gossip /ˈɡɔsip/ I. n. 1.［u］流言蜚语: Don’t believe all the gossip you hear. 不要相信你听到的一切谣言。 2.［c］爱说长道短的人: ［考句］George enjoys talking about people’s private affairs. He is a gossip. 乔治喜欢谈论别人的隐私，他是一个长舌男人。‖II.vi.传播流言蜚语，说长道短：Don’t you hate people who gossip about their friends? 你难道不讨厌说朋友闲话的人吗?