rock
noun
Definitions of rock noun
geology(地质)
- B1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
The solid, non-soil material of the Earth's crust, or a large, prominent piece of this material that rises from the ground or sea.
岩石；石块；礁石
The mountains and cliffs are composed of solid rock formations.
山脉和悬崖由坚固的岩石结构组成。
The ship hit a submerged rock outside of the bay, leading to its sinking.
那艘船在海湾外撞上了一块水下礁石，导致其沉没。
The area is known for its dramatic rocky coastline.
该地区以其壮观的岩石海岸线而闻名。
stone(石头)
- Countable(可数名词)
A detached piece of rock or stone.
石块；岩块；大石头
The protesters were throwing rocks at the police officers.
抗议者向警察投掷石块。
The children were stacking rocks on the beach.
孩子们在海滩上堆叠石头。
The workers were removing large rocks from the road.
工人们正在清除道路上的大石头。
jewelry(珠宝)
- Countable(可数名词)
A valuable stone, particularly a diamond, used in jewelry.
宝石；（尤指）钻石
Did you see how big the rock was that he gave her for their wedding anniversary?
你有看到他送她的结婚周年纪念礼物上那颗宝石有多大吗？
The rock on her hand sparkled under the light.
她手上的宝石在灯光下闪闪发亮。
The diamond on that ring is absolutely huge, a real rock.
那枚戒指上的钻石真的很大，简直是一块巨石。
music(音乐)
- A2Uncountable(不可数名词)
A genre of popular music characterized by a loud, strong beat, typically played with electric guitars and drums.
摇滚乐
a rock band
一个摇滚乐队
a rock star
一位摇滚明星
They were listening to some classic rock music.
他们正在听一些经典的摇滚音乐。
Phrases of rock noun
- rocks
A line of large stones that protrude from the sea.
礁石
• The violent storm pushed the vessel onto the rocks.
猛烈的风暴将船只推上了岩石。
verb
Definitions of rock verb
movement(移动)
- C2Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
To move or cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side in a rhythmic manner.
（使）摇晃；（使）摇动
He gently rocked the baby in his arms until she fell asleep.
他轻轻地摇晃着怀中的婴儿，直到她睡着。
The chair might break if you rock back on it like that.
如果你那样往后摇椅子，它可能会断掉。
The waves gently rocked the small boat.
海浪轻轻地摇晃着小船。
- Transitive(及物动词)
To cause something to shake violently due to a powerful force like an explosion.
使剧烈震动；使猛烈摇晃
The explosion rocked the entire city, resulting in 300 casualties.
爆炸震动了整座城市，造成300人伤亡。
The earthquake rocked the entire region severely.
地震严重震动了整个地区。
The impact rocked the whole building.
冲击震动了整栋建筑物。
emotion(情感)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To cause a group or society to experience shock or strong feelings of disturbance.
使震惊；使动摇；冲击
The CEO's sudden resignation rocked the entire company.
CEO的突然辞职震撼了整个公司。
The entire political establishment was rocked by the scandal.
整个政治体制被这场丑闻震撼。
The news rocked the entire community.
这个消息震撼了整个社区。
fashion(时尚)
- Transitive(及物动词)slang(俚语)
To wear a particular style of clothing, accessories, etc. and look attractive or stylish.
穿戴时显得好看（或时尚）
Some celebrities over 40 can still rock a tattoo.
有些40岁以上的名人仍然可以很酷地刺青。
She really rocks that leather jacket.
她穿那件皮夹克真的很帅气。
He can definitely rock a suit.
他穿西装绝对很有型。
Idioms
- on the rocks
Describes a relationship, plan, or endeavor that is likely to fail or end soon.
渴临失败
• Ever since they started arguing frequently, their relationship has been on the rocks.
自从他们开始频繁争吵后，他们的关系就岌岌可危了。
- get your rocks off
To experience an orgasm; also, to derive intense pleasure or excitement from something.
（性交时）达到高潮
• He likes to get his rocks off by doing extreme sports.
他喜欢通过极限运动来获得快感。
- rock the boat
To do or say something that disturbs a stable situation and causes trouble or problems.
搗乱现状，引起事端
• She didn't want to rock the boat before the project was finished, so she kept quiet.
她不想在项目完成前惹是生非，所以保持沉默。
- be (as) solid as a rock
To be extremely strong, reliable, or unyielding.
坚如磐石
• Their friendship is as solid as a rock, having withstood the test of time.
他们的友谊坚如磐石，经受住了时间的考验。
- be (caught) between a rock and a hard place
To be in a predicament where one faces two undesirable options, making any decision exceptionally difficult.
进退两难，左右为难
• Facing both company layoffs and pay cuts, he was truly caught between a rock and a hard place.
面对公司裁员和减薪，他真是进退两难。
- someone/something rocks
Used to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, indicating that they are excellent or very impressive.
棒极了（表示非常喜欢或赞成）
• This new restaurant rocks; their dishes are absolutely top-notch!
这家新餐厅太棒了；他们的菜绝对是一流的！