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drivel

/ˈdrɪvəl/

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1 · n.

foolish or meaningless talk

胡言乱语

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She dismissed the rumor as drivel and returned to work.
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她把传言当作胡说八道，继续工作。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪvəl/

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