used to refer to the process by which rumours and gossip are started and spread among a group of people The rumour mill has been churning out (= producing) reports that they're getting a divorce. 谣言工厂一直在散布（生产）有关他们离婚的报道。 According to the rumour mill, Jennifer Lawrence will play the leading role in the film. 据传言，詹妮弗·劳伦斯将在电影中扮演主角。 Rumour mills are already speculating on the tech company's next move. 谣言工厂已经在猜测这家科技公司的下一步行动。