put about   (TTS發音)

1. spread a rumor，piece of news，story，etc. 傳播；散布

    They've put it about that the Government's going to resign. 他們謠傳說政府將集體辭職。

    Someone has been putting rumors about that we are leaving. 有人散布謠言說我們要走了。

2. trouble；distress麻煩

    Please don't put yourself about because of me. 請別為我麻煩了。

    He was very much put about by the news of the illness of his fellow worker. 聽到同事生病的消息他很難過。

3. cause to change direction改變方向

    The captain put the ship about and headed for safety. 船長將船轉航，駛向安全水域。