| 单词 | gossip |
| 释义 | gossip (gɒsɪp ) Word forms: gossips , gossiping , gossiped 1. variable noun B2 Gossip is informal conversation, often about other people's private affairs. He spent the first hour talking gossip. There has been much gossip about the possible reasons for his absence. Don't you like a good gossip? Synonyms: idle talk, scandal, hearsay, tittle-tattle 2. verb B2 If you gossip with someone, you talk informally, especially about other people or local events. You can also say that two people gossip. We spoke, debated, gossiped into the night. [VERB] Eva gossiped with Sarah. [VERB + with] Mrs Lilywhite never gossiped. [VERB] Synonyms: chat, chatter, blather, schmooze [slang] 3. countable noun If you describe someone as a gossip, you mean that they enjoy talking informally to people about the private affairs of others. [disapproval] He was a vicious gossip. Synonyms: busybody, babbler, prattler, chatterbox [informal] Quotations: There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked aboutThe Picture of Dorian Gray Gossip is a sort of smoke that comes from the dirty tobacco-pipes of those that diffuse it; it proves nothing but the bad taste of the smokerDaniel Deronda Collocations: celebrity gossip And I will be filling you in on all the week's best celebrity gossip. The Sun (2006) We were obsessed by celebrity gossip, most notably about the younger royals and whom they might marry. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There is the part of me that just wants to consume celebrity gossip and the part that wants to be an informed citizen. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She served as a tough-talking editor who worked with a team of celebrity reporters whose job it was to produce a weekly gossip magazine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But dancing with the red-tops and gossip magazines can be a dangerous game. Times, Sunday Times She even tells me she rarely goes out, but such a statement contradicts the gossip magazines. Times, Sunday Times It's the front pages and the gossip magazines. Times, Sunday Times In the economic boom of the 1990s, the gossip magazines gloated over the excessive consumption of celebrities. Times, Sunday Times His scintillating style developed when he was appointed to run the gossip page. Times, Sunday Times The magazine was required to consist of one real-life story, a celebrity interview and a gossip page. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She's 'fresh', 'authentic' and 'not all over the gossip pages', apparently. Times, Sunday Times Growing up in the public eye, a few late nights and a tendency to stray on to the gossip pages earned him a reputation. Times, Sunday Times These upheavals flung them unwillingly into the gossip pages. Times, Sunday Times A cool smile is the best reply to hot gossip. The Sun (2007) The magazine is packed with fashion fixes, hot gossip, big star names and much more. The Sun (2011) That the artist has jilted Labour is hardly hot gossip. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This bit of idle gossip was far from harmless. Smithsonian Mag For the time has come to swap this column of idle gossip for fame and riches. Times, Sunday Times Then he rolls into a discourse about the strange origin of idle gossip. Times, Sunday Times If you're spreading idle gossip that might not be strictly true, you might seek to protect whatever's left of your integrity by qualifying the statement with a sly appaz. Times, Sunday Times Don't allow idle gossip to distract you. The Sun Can we expect some juicy gossip? Times, Sunday Times (2009) Some people like to tell you all the juicy gossip about their relationships. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Indeed, attempts to control it would probably backfire and become the topic of some very juicy gossip. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She has painted their lyrics on her bedroom walls, buys all their merchandise and spends hours trawling the web to find out the latest gossip. The Sun I even text during school lessons to check out the latest gossip. The Sun Plus there's the latest gossip from your favourite shows in our great soap mag. The Sun Until now, three things marked out an office smoker: their breath, their absences and their grasp of the latest gossip. Times, Sunday Times I bring you the latest gossip from heaven, which turns out to be unexpectedly wild. Times, Sunday Times There are so many things going on in Europe that would be educational and cultural rather than local gossip. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It is where you pick up all the local gossip. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I have since heard through local gossip that these names are euphemisms for their nether regions. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Called the Backenbridge Review, and known locally as the Backbiter, its chief purpose was the vicious promulgation of local gossip. MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003) It isn't true, it is malicious gossip. The Sun (2014) Rise above that idle, malicious gossip. The Sun (2013) Yet she triumphed over all the setbacks and malicious gossip. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This kind of office gossip can be poisonous. The Sun (2012) Arguments, office gossip and red faces often ensue from mixing work and romance. The Sun (2012) US research suggests that office gossip is vital to organisations' health. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Over the course of the evening, many would gravitate towards him in the hope of hearing some delicious piece of gossip. Times, Sunday Times Give us your best piece of gossip. The Sun Ironic tones of voices tend to be exaggerated and caricatured, like taking on a heavily conspiratorial voice when discussing a widely known piece of gossip. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At least three pieces of gossip are shared a week. The Sun During his reign arose some pieces of gossip about him, not specified by the sources, which led to his deposition in early 1497. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Is there anything more to this than salacious gossip? Times, Sunday Times (2015) It was a source of initial surprise, followed by salacious gossip about his personal life. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The consistency of the information he received convinced him that the claims were more than just salacious gossip. The Sun (2015) The website allows users to create their own profile and welcome new 'friends' to share gossip and opinion. Times, Sunday Times They're also the place where locals come to hang out and share gossip, so will give you a real flavour of island life. The Sun More than a third admit sharing gossip they later regretted, with one in six getting into trouble over it. The Sun But the ritual of sharing gossip about the show the next morning with fellow fans has gone. Times, Sunday Times You set up a network of branded town cryers who move between settlements passing on messages and sharing gossip all for a mere three potatoes a month b. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 闲话, 说闲话 Japanese: うわさ話, うわさ話をする |
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