rumour
UK/'ru:mә/US
IELTSA2
Definitions
n.
A piece of unverified information spread by word of mouth. (British spelling of rumor)
谣言，传闻（rumor的英式拼法）
v.
To spread unverified information about someone or something.
谣传，散布传言
Root Breakdown
Native Englishrumourother
=rumour
Common Collocations
- 1.rumour has it据传，坊间盛传
- 2.rumour mill谣言机器，小道消息来源
- 3.spread a rumour散布谣言
- 4.quash a rumour平息谣言
Example Sentences
- 1.
There is a rumour going around that the prime minister may resign soon.
- 2.
She refused to comment on the rumour about her personal life.
- 3.
The rumour mill was working overtime during the election campaign.