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word NEWSHwV:d, $wV:rdn [U]news or a message消息，信息，传闻Have you had/heard word from Paul since he went to New York?自从保罗去纽约后，你有／听到过他的消息吗？We got word of their plan from a former colleague.我们从以前的一个同事那里得到了关于他们计划的信息。Word of the discovery caused a stir among astronomers.这一发现的消息在天文学家中引起了一场轰动。(Am) Hey, Martin, what's the good word (= what positive news can you tell me)?嗨，马丁，有什么好消息？If someone puts the word about/around/out/round they state a new piece of news.传出消息Putting the word out that her health is failing would affect her chances of election.传出她健康状况在下降的消息会影响她的入选机会。So, the new manager has been appointed--should we put the word around?那么，新经理已经任命----我们要把这条消息传出去吗？Word gets about/around/round means that news spreads fast within a group of people.（消息）快速传开"I hear you were having drinks with a tall dark handsome man last night." "Wow, word certainly gets around!"“我听说你昨晚与一位高高的，有浅黑色皮肤的英俊男子一起喝酒。”“哦，消息传得真快！”It was amazing how quickly word got round the school--within an hour of the arrest everyone knew.消息在学校内的传播速度快得令人吃惊----逮捕不出一个小时，人人都知道了。(slightly infml) Word has it is used to refer to something which is generally thought to be true although not official or known to be a fact.据传闻，据说Word has it (that) they may separate.据传闻他们也许会分手。Word has it (that) the scandal about finances was kept quiet for years.据说关于财务状况的丑闻被保密了很多年。The phrase (the) word is refers to something which has been reported but not officially stated.据报道The word is (that) more hostages will be released over the next few weeks.据报道，在接下来的几周内将会有更多的人质被释放。If the word is out then a piece of news is known, esp. if it was secret or if it will cause changes.有消息透露说，消息被透露The word is out that superstar Candice is to marry towards the end of this year.有消息透露说，超级明星坎迪斯将于今年年底结婚。
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