"word on the street" in Chinese (Simplified)
据说消息传言
Definition
这个表达指人们之间流传的传闻或消息,可能没有被正式证实。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个非正式、口语化的表达,多用于传递未经证实的小道消息。常用于“Word on the street is...”。正式场合尽量避免使用。
Examples
Word on the street is that the new café opens tomorrow.
**据说**新咖啡馆明天开业。
I heard the word on the street about the concert.
我听到了关于音乐会的**消息传言**。
The word on the street says prices will go up soon.
**据说**价格很快会上涨。
Word on the street is, he's getting a big promotion next month.
**据说**他下个月会获得重大升职。
Have you heard the word on the street about the new changes at work?
你听说了关于工作上新变化的**消息传言**吗?
Everyone's talking—the word on the street is, tickets sold out in minutes.
大家都在议论——**据说**门票几分钟就卖光了。