Rumor in english
Rumor
pronunciation: rumɜr part of speech: noun
pronunciation: rumɜr part of speech: noun
In gestures
rumor = rumour [rumor, -USA] ; rumblings ; whisper.
Example: There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.Example: The world was becoming smaller & more claustrophobic with the rumblings of war in Europe.Example: Some of them were conversing together in soundless whispers.more:
» acallar un rumor = lay + a rumour to rest ; quell + a rumour ; scotch + a rumour .
Example: The family's physician finally laid the rumors to rest by giving a press conference at which he attested to the candidate's excellent physical and mental health. Example: After 40 days of seclusion, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a public appearance, an outing that could help quell rumors about his health. Example: The launch of this spacecraft appears to scotch rumours that Iran has cancelled its space programme.» circulaba el rumor de que = rumour had it that ; word had it that .
Example: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc. Example: Word had it that the village was among the most feared over claims of witchcraft practices.» circula el rumor de que = rumour has it that ; (the) word on the street is that ; word has it that .
Example: Rumor has it that she 'tolerates' Mathilda Panopoulos, having tried many times to engage her in meaningful dialogue only to find her 'hopelessly set in her opinions'. Example: Word on the street is that the hottest thing when it comes to fashion for men right now is pantyhose. Example: He's a scary kid -- word has it that he burned down his old school and then was kicked out of every other school in his home state.» circular un rumor = float + a rumour .
Example: Rumors are even floating that President Bush, who has yet to set foot in San Francisco since being elected, might make a surprise visit.» corre el rumor de que = rumour has it that ; (the) word on the street is that ; word has it that .
Example: Rumor has it that she 'tolerates' Mathilda Panopoulos, having tried many times to engage her in meaningful dialogue only to find her 'hopelessly set in her opinions'. Example: Word on the street is that the hottest thing when it comes to fashion for men right now is pantyhose. Example: He's a scary kid -- word has it that he burned down his old school and then was kicked out of every other school in his home state.» corría el rumor de que = rumour had it that ; word had it that .
Example: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc. Example: Word had it that the village was among the most feared over claims of witchcraft practices.» dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours ; give + rise to rumours .
Example: His brief comment has fuelled rumours in the music industry that the band may reform. Example: The text provides a clear and comprehensive assessment of the forces that give rise to rumours in a commercial environment.» dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours ; give + rise to rumours .
Example: His brief comment has fuelled rumours in the music industry that the band may reform. Example: The text provides a clear and comprehensive assessment of the forces that give rise to rumours in a commercial environment.» desmentir un rumor = scoff at + the idea ; dismiss + a speculation .
Example: The Prime Minister has been heard to scoff at the idea that he was sobbing his heart out to Tessa Jowell. Example: Jackie Chan's long-time business associates have dismissed speculations that they have ended their partnership with the actor.» difundir un rumor = spread + a rumour .
Example: This article explores the response to a rumour spread by the Internet that the LEXIS-NEXIS database P-Track could be used to commit fraud = Este artículo analiza la respuesta a un rumor difundido por Internet de que la base de datos de LEXIS-NEXIS P-Track podría usarse para cometer fraude.» difusión de rumores = rumour mongering .
Example: In a climate of funding cuts libraries need to remain calm, think objectively, face commercial realities and outlaw rumour mongering = En un clima de recortes presupuestarios las bibliotecas necesitan permanecer en calma, pensar objetivamente, hacer frente a las realidades comerciales y prohibir la difusión de rumores.» enterarse por rumores = hear about it + via the grapevine ; learn it on/through the + grapevine ; hear it + on/through the grapevine .
Example: Noel-Pardon expressed sympathy for Weir, saying she had heard about it 'via the grapevine'. Example: The article is entitled 'I learnt it on the grapevine...' CD-ROM instruction by network'. Example: The article 'Have you heard it on the grapevine?' describes a project by a library to use the community as its own reference resource by identifying individuals who have knowledge, experience or skills not common to the rest of the community.» haber cada vez más rumores = rumours + mount .
Example: Evidence and rumors are mounting to support the idea that free music websites are unfeasible = Hay cada vez más rumores y pruebas que apoyan la idea de que los sitios web de música gratis son inviables.» negar un rumor = scoff at + the idea .
Example: The Prime Minister has been heard to scoff at the idea that he was sobbing his heart out to Tessa Jowell.» por rumores = grapevine .
Example: This has led to a new model for information retrieval: the word-of-mouth system or 'grapevine'.» rumor + circular = rumour + circulate .
Example: Rumors have begun to circulate about a possible film focusing on Vincent Chase and his entourage.» rumores = grapevine ; hearsay ; scuttlebutt .
Example: This has led to a new model for information retrieval: the word-of-mouth system or 'grapevine'. Example: This is because readers learn of particular documents through reviews, hearsay, word-of-mouth, citations in other documents, and so on. Example: I came across many overly-exaggerated scuttlebutts in the article as well.» rumores + aumentar = rumours + mount .
Example: Evidence and rumors are mounting to support the idea that free music websites are unfeasible = Hay cada vez más rumores y pruebas que apoyan la idea de que los sitios web de música gratis son inviables.