N-VAR 假说;假设 A hypothesis is an idea which is suggested as a possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct. 假说;假设 [formal]
Work will now begin to test the hypothesis in rats.
现在将开始在老鼠身上做实验以验证该假设。
Different hypotheses have been put forward to explain why these foods are more likely to cause problems.