The story goes that ...

• 据说 ...； 传说 ...

the story goes that ...的用法和样例：

例句

1. These medical herbs are said to act on the heart.
   据说这些药草对心脏起作用。
2. The buildings were reputed to be haunted.
   据说这些房子闹鬼。
3. He is the hero of an old legend.
   他是一个古老传说中的英雄。
4. This novel has been developed out of a folk story.
   这部小说脱胎于民间传说。