rumour
(US rumor), / ˈru:mə(r); `rumɚ/ n [C, U]
(instance of) information spread by being talked about but not certainly true 传说; 传闻; 谣言
Rumour has it (ie says) that he was fired. 据说他给解雇了.
There are rumours of an impending merger. 有谣传说是快要合并了.
I heard a rumour (that) he was leaving. 我听人说他要走了.