rumor
UK/'ru:mә/US
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Definitions
n.
A piece of unverified information spread by word of mouth.
谣言，传闻
v.
To spread unverified information about someone or something.
谣传，散布传言
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrumorother
=rumor
Common Collocations
- 1.spread a rumor散布谣言
- 2.rumor has it据说，传言称
- 3.unfounded rumor毫无根据的谣言
- 4.dismiss a rumor辟谣，否认传言
Example Sentences
- 1.
A rumor spread quickly through the office that the company was being sold.
- 2.
You shouldn't believe every rumor you hear without checking the facts.
- 3.
The rumor turned out to be completely false and caused unnecessary panic.