Back in the 1600s, the Dutch, they get speculation fever.

十七世纪，荷兰人狂热进行投机买卖。

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Speculation about his future had reached fever pitch.

关于他的前途的猜测达到了狂想的地步。

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The speculation grew to fever pitch this week as the ISG decamped to the Reagan Building to complete its interviews and debate its final draft.

本周对于ISG调查小组调查报告的猜测正在不断升级，这个小组已经返回里根大厦准备完成这个调查访问，同时准备商讨起草最终草稿。

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Between now and July, the speculation will reach a fever pitch.

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Speculation about the veep stakes has reached a fever pitch in Washington.

NPR: Speculation Builds On McCain's, Obama's VP Picks

Speculation rose every time she canceled a public event because of a fever or a cold.

CNN: AN HEIR OF CHANGE IN JAPAN