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gossip noun
⇨ discussion (have a gossip) ⇨ report 4 (the latest gossip) ⇨ speaker 1 (She's such a gossip!)gossip verb
⇨ chat discussion noun discussion ♦︎ conversation ♦︎ dialogue ♦︎ talk ♦︎ debate ♦︎ consultation ♦︎ chat ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ chatter ♦︎ exchangeThese are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth. 这些词均表示谈论、讨论。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / chatter / an exchange about sth◆a discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation on sth◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange with sb◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a debate / a consultation / an exchange between two people / groups◆in (close) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation with sb◆to have a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange◆to hold a discussion / conversation / debate / consultation◆to be involved in / join in / participate in / take part in / engage in (a) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate◆to get into (a) discussion / conversation with sb◆to conclude / end / continue a discussion / conversation / debate◆to break off a discussion / conversation■ discussion [countable, uncountable] an occasion when people talk in detail about sth that is considered to be important; the process of talking with sb about sth important 讨论；商讨◆Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.两位领导人仍在进行讨论。◆We will choose a different topic for discussion each week.我们将每周选一个不同的题目进行讨论。◆After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.经反复商讨后，他们决定接受我们的报价。◆The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now.这些计划至今已经讨论一年了。◆We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.我们可以用这份文件草案作为讨论的基点。 see also discuss ⇨ talk ■ conversation [countable, uncountable] an occasion when two people or a small group talk about sth, especially in a private or informal way; the activity of talking in this way （私下或非正式的）交谈，谈话◆a telephone conversation电话交谈◆He struggled to keep the conversation going.他竭力使谈话继续进行。◆The conversation turned to gardening.话题转到了园艺上。◆The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election.谈话的主题是选举可能出现的结果。◆Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right.唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。◆I tried to make polite conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite).我设法说些应酬话。◆ (BrE) I got into conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。◆ (NAmE) I got into a conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。■ dialogue (NAmE also dialog) /ˈdaɪəlɒg; NAmE ˈdaɪəlɔːg, ˈdaɪəlɑːg/ [uncountable, countable] conversations in a book, play or film; a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute （书、戏剧或电影中的）对话，对白；（尤指为解决问题或结束争端而进行的）对话◆The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.这部小说中描述多，对话少。◆Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues.要求学习者听三段简短对话。◆The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.总统告诉等候的记者，刚刚进行了一次建设性的对话。■ talk [countable] a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved 交谈；谈话；讨论◆I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.我就自己的事业前景跟老板作了一次长谈。◆She looked worried so we had a talk.她看上去忧心忡忡，于是我们谈了谈。 see also talk ⇨ talk verb ■ debate [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue （在公共集会上或议会里就某议题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论◆a debate on prison reform关于监狱改革的辩论◆The prime minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).首相在辩论中率先发言。◆After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.经过长时间的辩论，国会通过了这项提案。◆The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote.辩论中的动议已经付诸表决。 see also debate ⇨ talk verb ■ consultation /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth; the act of discussing sth in this way （决策前各团体对有关事项的）协商，磋商◆There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛的磋商。◆The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。◆A consultation period will be required.将需要一段磋商时间。 see also consult ⇨ talk verb ■ chat [uncountable, countable] informal talking; a friendly informal conversation 闲谈；聊天◆ (especially BrE) I just called in for a chat about the kids.我打电话来只是想随便聊聊孩子的事情。◆That's enough chat from me－on with the music!我不多说了，继续听音乐吧！ⓘ The countable use of chat is especially British English. * chat作可数名词时尤用于英式英语。 see also chat ⇨ chat verb ■ gossip [countable, usually singular] a conversation about other people and their private lives 说长道短；闲聊◆We had a good gossip about the boss.我们讲了一会儿老板的闲话。 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb , gossip ⇨ speaker noun 1 ■ chatter [uncountable] continuous rapid informal talk about things that are not important 唠叨的话；喋喋不休的话◆Jane's constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.简没完没了的唠叨开始让他心烦。 see also chatter ⇨ chat verb ■ exchange [countable] a short conversation or an angry argument （简短的）交谈，对话；争论◆There was only time for a brief exchange.只有简短交谈的时间。◆There was a heated exchange between the parents and the school managers.家长与校方发生了激烈的争论。 see also exchange ⇨ replace verb 2 report4 noun commission a report on the health service 委托撰写有关公共医疗服务的调查报告newspaper reports 报纸的报道a progress/medical report 进度／医疗报告unconfirmed reports of a shooting 未经证实的枪击事件传言report ♦︎ rumour ♦︎ talk ♦︎ scandal ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ hearsay ♦︎ dirtThese are all words for a story or piece of information that sb tells you, that may or may not be true. 这些词均表示或真或假的传闻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the reports / rumours / talk / scandal / gossip / hearsay / dirt about sb / sth◆reports / rumours / talk of sth happening◆amid reports / rumours / talk of sth◆reports / rumours / talk / gossip that...◆a / an false / baseless / unconfirmed report / rumour◆to spread reports / rumours / gossip◆to hear / believe reports / rumours / talk / gossip◆to deny / confirm reports / rumours■ report [countable] a story or piece of news that may or may not be true （或真或假的）传闻◆I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings.我不相信这些有关目击不明飞行物的传言。◆There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital.有未经证实的传言说首都发生了枪击事件。■ rumour (BrE) (NAmE rumor) / /ˈruːmə(r)/ / [countable, uncountable] a piece of information, or a story, that people talk about, and sometimes try to spread deliberately, but that may not be true 谣言；传闻◆There are widespread rumours of job losses.到处谣传要裁员。◆Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past.有些别有用心的谣言传出，说他过去如何如何。◆Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered.有传言说他被杀害了。▸ be rumoured (BrE) (NAmE be rumored) verb [transitive, passive] ◆It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted.到处都在传要提拔她了。◆He was rumoured to be involved in the crime.有传言说他卷入了这一犯罪事件。■ talk [uncountable] stories that suggest that a particular thing might happen in the future （关于未来的）传言，流言蜚语，揣测◆There was talk in Washington of sending in troops.华盛顿有派兵的谣传。■ scandal [uncountable] (disapproving) talk or news reports about shocking or immoral things that people have done, that are usually unkind and may not be true 关于丑行的传言（或报道）；丑闻◆The newspapers are full of scandal about her private life.报上充斥着她的私生活丑闻。ⓘ (A) scandal [countable, uncountable] is an event or behaviour that people think is morally or legally wrong and causes public feelings of shock or anger. * scandal指人们认为在道德或法律上有错并引起公众震惊或愤怒情绪的事件或行为◆a series of sex scandals一系列性丑闻◆to cause / create a scandal引发丑闻◆The scandal broke (= became known to the public) in 2006.这桩丑行是在2006年披露的。◆There has been no hint of scandal during his time in office.他在任期间没有任何丑闻。 ■ gossip [uncountable] (sometimes disapproving) informal talk or stories about other people's private lives, that may be unkind or not true 流言蜚语；闲言碎语◆Tell me all the latest gossip!把最新的小道消息都讲给我听听吧！◆office gossip办公室八卦 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb NOTE 辨析 Scandal or gossip? Scandal is always unkind and is usually more shocking than gossip. * scandal总是指丑闻，通常比gossip更令人震惊。■ hearsay /ˈhɪəseɪ; NAmE ˈhɪrseɪ/ [uncountable] (often used in legal contexts 常用于法律语境) (rather formal) things that you have heard from another person but do not definitely know to be true 道听途说；传闻◆Her evidence was dismissed as hearsay.她提供的证据被视为道听途说而未被采纳。■ dirt [uncountable] (informal) unpleasant or harmful information about sb that could be used to damage their reputation or career （可能有损声誉或事业的）丑闻，流言蜚语◆Do you have any dirt on the new guy?你知道新来的那个人的丑闻吗？◆She just loves to dish the dirt (= tell people unkind or unpleasant things about sb).她就喜欢说人坏话。◆He'd been trying to dig up some dirt on his political rival.他一直在努力挖出政敌的丑闻。 speaker1 noun native speakers of English 以英语为母语的人a fine public speaker 擅长在公开场合演讲的人speaker ♦︎ communicator ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ talkerThese are all words for a person who talks or who is talking, especially in a particular way. 这些词均表示说话者或以某种方式说话的人。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a good / great speaker / communicator / talker◆an effective / excellent speaker / communicator■ speaker [countable] a person who is or was speaking; a person who speaks a particular language 说话者；说某种语言的人◆I looked around to see who the speaker was.我环顾四周看是谁在说话。◆He's a fluent Arabic speaker.他会说一口流利的阿拉伯语。◆They are all native speakers of English.他们都是以英语为母语的人。 see also speak ⇨ say 1 ■ communicator / /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtə(r)/ / [countable] (rather formal) a person who is able to describe their ideas and feelings clearly to others 善于沟通的人；善于交流者◆The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator.理想的候选人是一个善于交流的人。 see also communicate ⇨ convey ■ gossip [countable] (disapproving) a person who enjoys talking about other people's private lives 爱传播流言蜚语的人；爱说长道短的人◆Myra is a dear, but she's also a terrible gossip.迈拉很可爱，可她也是个特别爱说长道短的人。 see also gossip ⇨ discussion noun , gossip ⇨ chat verb ■ talker [countable] a person who talks in a particular way or who talks a lot 说话⋯的人；爱说话的人◆He's a very persuasive talker.他说话特别有说服力。◆She's a (great) talker (= she talks a lot).她很健谈。◆He's not much of a talker (= he doesn't talk much).他说话不多。 see also talk ⇨ say 1 NOTE 辨析 Speaker or talker? Talker is used when you are talking about how much sb talks or how well they talk. It is not used to mean the person who is or was talking. * talker用于表达某人说话多少或是否能说会道，不用于表示说话者◆I looked round to see who the talker was. You can say that sb is a good/persuasive speaker but that means that they are good at making speeches. If you mean that they speak well in conversation, use talker. 可以说某人是a good/persuasive speaker，但这表示他们擅于演讲。若表示某人在交谈中能说会道，则用talker。 chat verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ talk 另见talk条chat ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ chatterThese words all mean to talk in a friendly informal way to sb. 这些词均表示聊天、闲谈。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to chat / gossip / chatter about sth◆to chat / gossip / chatter to / with sb◆to chat / gossip / chatter away■ chat (-tt-) [intransitive] (rather informal) to talk in a friendly informal way to sb 聊天；闲聊；闲谈◆What were you chatting about?你们在聊些什么？◆My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends.我的孩子和朋友电话聊天一聊就是几个小时。 see also chat ⇨ discussion noun ■ gossip [intransitive] (sometimes disapproving) to talk about other people's private lives, sometimes in an unkind way; to talk about things that are not very important 说长道短；说三道四；闲聊◆She's been gossiping about you.她一直在说你的闲话。◆I can't stand here gossiping all day.我不能整天站在这儿闲聊啊。 see also gossip ⇨ discussion noun , gossip ⇨ report noun 4 , gossip ⇨ speaker noun 1 ■ chatter [intransitive] to talk quickly and continuously, especially about things that are not important 喋喋不休；唠叨；闲扯◆They chattered away happily for a while.他们高兴地闲扯了一会儿。 see also chatter ⇨ discussion noun |