| 释义 |
put about
1. spread a rumor, piece of news, story, etc. 传播；散布
* They've put it about that the Government's going to resign. 他们谣传说政府将集体辞职。
* Someone has been putting rumors about that we are leaving. 有人散布谣言说我们要走了。
2. trouble; distress 麻烦
* Please don't put yourself about because of me. 请别为我麻烦了。
* He was very much put about by the news of the illness of his fellow worker. 听到同事生病的消息他很难过。
3. cause to change direction 改变方向
* The captain put the ship about and headed for safety. 船长将船转航，驶向安全水域。 |