gossiping
US /ˈɡɑː.sɪ.pɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡɒs.ɪ.pɪŋ/
名詞
閒言碎語, 八卦
casual conversation about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as true
範例:
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I don't like all the gossiping that goes on in the office.
我不喜歡辦公室裡所有的閒言碎語。
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Their constant gossiping created a toxic atmosphere.
他們不停的閒言碎語製造了一種有毒的氛圍。
形容詞
愛說閒話的, 八卦的
inclined to engage in gossip; characterized by gossip
範例:
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She has a very gossiping nature.
她天性非常愛說閒話。
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The gossiping neighbors always knew everyone's business.
那些愛說閒話的鄰居總是知道每個人的事情。