英文里的“八卦”的口语常用句

中文里，“八卦”这个口语常用词源于中国古代的一套有象征意思的符号。但为什么大家用这个词表现“小道新闻或绯闻仍是个迷，而英文里通常会用gossip来抒发这个意思。

The Eight Diagrams are a set of symbolic signs created in ancient China. Yes, "the Eight Diagrams", that's the literal translation of "八卦". But why this term was used as a counterpart for the English word "gossip" is a mystery.

英文里的口语常用词gossip可能这样用：

1. Gossipy magazines appeal to people who like to follow the everyday lives of the stars.
对明星私生涯感兴致的人很爱好八卦杂志。

Gossipy magazines (八卦杂志) with gossipy news (八卦消息) make big money from curious readers.

2. After class we usually get together to have a gossip.
课下，咱们常常闲聊。

The phrase "have a gossip" means to have a chat with someone else, usually talking about everyday things.

3. Some people in the entertainment business are very gossipy.
娱乐圈的一些人很八卦。

换句话还可能说，"Some people are fond of gossip."

4. She's becoming an old gossip.
她变成了个长舌妇。

So, girls, behave yourself, because nobody likes an old gossip. Here, "gossip" is used as a noun for someone who likes gossiping.

别的，英文里还有这些口语常用表白与八卦有关：

To talk behind one's back: 当面探讨某人

Since she started seeing her new boyfriend, everybody's been talking behind her back.
自从她交了个新男友以来，每个人都在背地念叨她。

Hearsay: 途说途说

It may be true that his dad bought him the car; then again it may be hearsay.
他爸爸可能真给他买了辆新车，但这也可能只是途说途说。

Talk of the town: 大家念叨的焦点的口语常用句式

Have you heard about that great new Italian restaurant? It's the talk of the town.
你据说新开的阿谁意大利餐馆了吗？当初那个餐馆可是大热点呢。