rock
noun
Definitions of rock noun
geology(地質)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
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；石塊；礁石
The mountains and cliffs are composed of solid rock formations.
山脈和懸崖由堅固的岩石結構組成。
The ship hit a submerged rock outside of the bay, leading to its sinking.
那艘船在海灣外撞上了一塊水下礁石，導致其沉沒。
The area is known for its dramatic rocky coastline.
該地區以其壯觀的岩石海岸線而聞名。
stone(石頭)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A detached piece of rock or stone.
石塊；岩塊；大石頭
The protesters were throwing rocks at the police officers.
抗議者向警察投擲石塊。
The children were stacking rocks on the beach.
孩子們在海灘上堆疊石頭。
The workers were removing large rocks from the road.
工人們正在清除道路上的大石頭。
jewelry(珠寶)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A valuable stone, particularly a diamond, used in jewelry.
寶石；（尤指）鑽石
Did you see how big the rock was that he gave her for their wedding anniversary?
你有看到他送她的結婚週年紀念禮物上那顆寶石有多大嗎？
The rock on her hand sparkled under the light.
她手上的寶石在燈光下閃閃發亮。
The diamond on that ring is absolutely huge, a real rock.
那枚戒指上的鑽石真的很大，簡直是一塊巨石。
music(音樂)
- A2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A genre of popular music characterized by a loud, strong beat, typically played with electric guitars and drums.
搖滾樂
a rock band
一個搖滾樂團
a rock star
一位搖滾明星
They were listening to some classic rock music.
他們正在聽一些經典的搖滾音樂。
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.
猛烈的風暴將船隻推上了岩石。
verb
Definitions of rock verb
movement(移動)
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To move or cause something to move gently back and forth or from side to side in a rhythmic manner.
（使）搖晃；（使）搖動
He gently rocked the baby in his arms until she fell asleep.
他輕輕地搖晃著懷中的嬰兒，直到她睡著。
The chair might break if you rock back on it like that.
如果你那樣往後搖椅子，它可能會斷掉。
The waves gently rocked the small boat.
海浪輕輕地搖晃著小船。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause something to shake violently due to a powerful force like an explosion.
使劇烈震動；使猛烈搖晃
The explosion rocked the entire city, resulting in 300 casualties.
爆炸震動了整座城市，造成300人傷亡。
The earthquake rocked the entire region severely.
地震嚴重震動了整個地區。
The impact rocked the whole building.
衝擊震動了整棟建築物。
emotion(情感)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause a group or society to experience shock or strong feelings of disturbance.
使震驚；使動搖；衝擊
The CEO's sudden resignation rocked the entire company.
CEO的突然辭職震撼了整個公司。
The entire political establishment was rocked by the scandal.
整個政治體制被這場醜聞震撼。
The news rocked the entire community.
這個消息震撼了整個社區。
fashion(時尚)
- Transitive(及物動詞)slang(俚語)
To wear a particular style of clothing, accessories, etc. and look attractive or stylish.
穿戴時顯得好看（或時尚）
Some celebrities over 40 can still rock a tattoo.
有些40歲以上的名人仍然可以很酷地刺青。
She really rocks that leather jacket.
她穿那件皮夾克真的很帥氣。
He can definitely rock a suit.
他穿西裝絕對很有型。
Idioms
- on the rocks
Describes a relationship, plan, or endeavor that is likely to fail or end soon.
瀕臨失敗
• Ever since they started arguing frequently, their relationship has been on the rocks.
自從他們開始頻繁爭吵後，他們的關係就岌岌可危了。
- get your rocks off
To experience an orgasm; also, to derive intense pleasure or excitement from something.
（性交時）達到高潮
• He likes to get his rocks off by doing extreme sports.
他喜歡透過極限運動來獲得快感。
- rock the boat
To do or say something that disturbs a stable situation and causes trouble or problems.
搗亂現狀，引起事端
• She didn't want to rock the boat before the project was finished, so she kept quiet.
她不想在項目完成前惹事生非，所以保持沉默。
- be (as) solid as a rock
To be extremely strong, reliable, or unyielding.
堅如磐石
• Their friendship is as solid as a rock, having withstood the test of time.
他們的友誼堅如磐石，經受住了時間的考驗。
- 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.
進退維豁，左右為難
• Facing both company layoffs and pay cuts, he was truly caught between a rock and a hard place.
面對公司裁員和減薪，他真是進退兩難。
- someone/something rocks
Used to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, indicating that they are excellent or very impressive.
棒極了（表示非常喜歡或贊成）
• This new restaurant rocks; their dishes are absolutely top-notch!
這家新餐廳太棒了；他們的菜絕對是一流的！