extrapolate

英 [ɪk'stræpəleɪt; ek-] 美[ɪk'stræpə'let]

• vt. 外推；推断
• vi. 外推；进行推断

1. draw from specific cases for more general cases

2. estimate the value of

3. gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating