grapevine

grapevine
noun

a vine native to both Eurasia and North America, especially one bearing fruit (grapes) used for eating or winemaking. Numerous cultivars and hybrids have been developed for the winemaking industry
葡萄藤（产于欧亚和北美的藤本植物，尤指所产葡萄可食用或酿葡萄酒的；人们因葡萄酒酿造业的需要已经培育出众多的栽培品种和杂交品种）
Genus Vitis, family Vitaceae: many species, in particular V. vinifera and the American V. labrusca
葡萄属，葡萄科：多种，尤指葡萄和美洲葡萄
(informal)used to refer to the circulation of rumours and unofficial information
(非正式)谣言（或非官方消息）不胫而走
I'd heard on the grapevine that the business was nearly settled.
我听到有小道消息在说，这笔业务已经差不多定下来了。

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