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谣言
yáo yán
Meaning
- rumor
Definition
没有事实根据的传闻或消息。
Rumor; unverified information that is spread among people.
Usage
通常指故意捏造或传播的虚假信息，可能对他人或社会造成不良影响。
Often refers to deliberately fabricated or circulated false information that may cause harm to individuals or society.
Examples
- 1 网上流传着关于地震的谣言，大家不要轻信。
- 2 他因为散布谣言被公安机关依法处理。
- 3 公司发布声明澄清了关于裁员的谣言。
- 4 在疫情期间，我们要警惕各种谣言，以官方发布为准。
- 5 听到这种谣言，我们应该先核实再传播。
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