The word "rock" encompasses several meanings. As a noun, it refers to the geological material itself (uncountable), a piece of it (countable), a large boulder, or a reef. It also refers to the music genre "rock music" and a type of hard candy. As a verb, "rock" means to move back and forth or shake, and figuratively, to shock or destabilize. Idioms include "between a rock and a hard place" for a dilemma and "on the rocks" for drinks with ice or a failing situation.
The word "rock" in Chinese refers to the geological material "rock" or "stone" in its uncountable form, and a specific piece of "rock" or "stone" in its countable form. It can also refer to a large piece of rock, a boulder, or a reef. As a verb, "rock" means to move back and forth or from side to side, or to cause something to move in this way. It can also mean to shake violently or to shock someone or something. Additionally, "rock" can refer to rock music, a type of loud music with a strong beat, or a type of hard candy sold in stick form. Idiomatic uses include being "between a rock and a hard place" (in a difficult situation) and a drink "on the rocks" (with ice).
[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]岩石；石头Rock is the hard substance which the Earth is made of.
The hills above the valley are bare rock...
山谷上方的小山全是光秃秃的石头。
A little way below the ridge was an outcrop of rock that made a rough shelter.
山脊下方不远处有一块露出地面的岩石，大致形成了一个掩蔽处。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]巨石；岩石；礁石 A rock is a large piece of rock that sticks up out of the ground or the sea, or that has broken away from a mountain or a cliff.
She sat cross-legged on the rock.
她盘腿坐在那块巨大的岩石上。
...the sound of the sea crashing against the rocks...
海浪冲击岩石的声音
He and two friends were climbing a rock face when they heard cries for help.
他和两个朋友正在攀岩时突然听到了求救声。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]石块；小石头；石子 A rock is a piece of rock that is small enough for you to pick up.
She bent down, picked up a rock and threw it into the trees.
她弯腰捡起一块石子，扔进了树丛中。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](使)来回摆动；(使)左右摇晃 When something rocks or when you rock it, it moves slowly and regularly backwards and forwards or from side to side.
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His body rocked from side to side with the train...
他的身体随着火车左右摇晃。
He stood a few moments, rocking back and forwards on his heels...
他站了一会儿，踮着脚跟前后摇晃。
She sat on the porch and rocked the baby.
她坐在门廊上，摇晃着孩子。
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[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）震动；（使）摇晃 If an explosion or an earthquake rocks a building or an area, it causes the building or area to shake. You can also say that the building or area rocks.
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Three people were injured yesterday when an explosion rocked one of Britain's best known film studios...
昨天，一起爆炸使得英国最著名的电影制片厂之一发生强烈震动，导致3人受伤。
...a country that's rocked by dozens of earthquakes every year...
每年遭受十几次地震袭击的国家
As the buildings rocked under heavy shellfire, he took refuge in the cellars.
当一座座楼房在猛烈的炮火中颤动摇晃时，他躲进了地下室。
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[VERB 动词]使震惊；使震动；使不安 If an event or a piece of news rocks a group or society, it shocks them or makes them feel less secure.
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His death rocked the fashion business.
他的去世震惊了整个时装界。
...the latest scandal to rock the monarchy...
震惊了整个王国的最新丑闻
Wall Street was rocked by the news and shares fell 4.3 per cent by the end of trading.
这则消息震惊了整个华尔街，股票在交易日结束时下跌了4.3％。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]摇滚乐Rock is loud music with a strong beat that is usually played and sung by a small group of people using instruments such as electric guitars and drums.
[oft N n]
He once told an interviewer that he didn't even like rock music.
他曾告诉一位采访者，他甚至都不喜欢摇滚乐。
...a rock concert.
摇滚音乐会
...famous rock stars.
摇滚明星
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]（常在英国海滨城镇销售的）棒形硬糖Rock is a sweet that is made in long, hard sticks and is often sold in towns by the sea in Britain.
...a stick of rock.
一条硬棒糖
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[PHRASE 短语]左右为难；进退维谷 If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant courses of action.
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[PHRASE 短语]加冰块的 If you have an alcoholic drink such as whisky on the rocks, you have it with ice cubes in it.
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...a Scotch on the rocks.
加冰块的苏格兰威士忌
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[PHRASE 短语]（婚姻）濒临破裂；（企业等）濒临失败；岌岌可危 If something such as a marriage or a business is on the rocks, it is experiencing very severe difficulties and looks likely to end very soon.
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She confided to her mother six months ago that her marriage was on the rocks...
6个月前，她向母亲透露自己的婚姻已经岌岌可危。
Our film industry is on the rocks.
我们的电影业困难重重。
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rockrocksrockedrockingnoun★hard material 硬物1★[uncountable , countable ]the hard solid material that forms part of the surface of the earth and some other planets 岩石◆They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil.他们钻透了几层岩石寻找石油。◆a cave with striking rock formations(= shapes made naturally from rock)有奇妙天然岩石造型的洞穴◆The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock.这条隧道是在实心岩石中炸出来的。◆volcanic/igneous/sedimentary, etc. rocks火山岩、火成岩、沉积岩等2★[countable ]a mass of rockstanding above the earth's surface or in the sea/ocean 石山；礁石◆the Rock of Gibraltar直布罗陀山◆The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces.这艘船撞上了恶名远扬的斯戈尔尖岬暗礁群，断为三截。3★[countable ]a large single piece of rock巨石块；岩块◆They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff.他们吃力地爬过了绝壁脚下的巨石。◆The sign said ‘Danger: falling rocks’.警示牌上写着“危险：前有落石”。stone 石头4★[countable ]( NAmE) a small stone 碎石；石子；小石块◆Protesters pelted the soldiers with rocks.抗议者向士兵投掷石块。music 音乐5★(alsoˈrock music)[uncountable ]a type of loud popular music, developed in the 1960s, with a strong beat played on electric guitarsand drums 摇滚乐◆punk rock鬅客摇滚乐◆a rock band/star摇滚乐队╱明星sweet/candy 糖果6( BrE) [uncountable ]a type of hard sweet/candy made in long sticks, often sold in places where people go on holiday/vacation by the sea/ocean 棒棒糖◆a stick of Brighton rock一支布赖顿棒棒糖jewel 宝石7[countable , usually plural ]( NAmE) ( informal) a precious stone,especially a diamond 宝石；（尤指）钻石person 人8[countable , usually singular ]a person who is emotionally strong and who you can rely on 可信赖的人；靠山◆He is my rock.他是我的主心骨。IDIOMS(caught/stuck) between a ˌrock and a ˈhard placein a situation where you have to choose between two things, both of which are unpleasant 进退两难；左右为难get your ˈrocks off( slang) 1to have an orgasm达到性高潮2to do sth that you really enjoy 做自己真正喜欢的事；享受on the ˈrocks1a relationship or business that is on the rocksis having difficulties and is likely to fail soon （关系或生意）陷于困境，濒临崩溃◆Sue's marriage is on the rocks.苏的婚姻触礁。2(of drinks 饮料)served with pieces of ice but no water 加冰块（但不加水）的◆Scotch on the rocks加冰块的苏格兰威士忌酒☞more at
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adj.verbmove gently 轻轻移动1[intransitive , transitive ]to move gently backwards and forwards or from side to side; to make sb/sth move in this way （使）轻轻摇晃，缓缓摆动(+ adv./prep.)◆The boat rocked from side to sidein the waves. 小船在波浪中摇荡。◆She was rocking backwards and forwardsin her seat. 她在座位上前摇后晃。rocksb/sth (+ adv./prep.) ◆He rocked the baby gently in his arms.他抱着孩子轻轻摇晃。shock 惊吓2[transitive , often passive ]rocksb/sth ( rather informal) to shock sb/sth very much or make them afraid 惊吓；使震惊；使害怕◆The country was rocked by a series of political scandals.一连串的政治丑闻震惊全国。◆The news rocked the world.这则消息震惊了全世界。shake 摇动3[intransitive , transitive ]to shake or to make sth shake violently （使）剧烈摇摆，猛烈晃动◆The house rocked when the bomb exploded.炸弹爆炸时，房子都晃动了。rocksth ◆The town was rocked by an earthquake.小镇受到地震的剧烈震动。◆( figurative) The scandal rocked the government (= made the situation difficult for it).丑闻使政府处境艰难。dance 舞蹈4[intransitive ]( old-fashioned) to dance to rock music 随摇滚乐跳舞；跳摇滚be good 好5sth rocks[intransitive ]( slang) used to say that sth is very good 很好；棒极了◆Her new movie rocks!她的新电影棒极了！IDIOMrock the ˈboat( informal) to do sth that upsets a situation and causes problems 捣乱；惹麻烦◆She was told to keep her mouth shut and not rock the boat.有人叫她闭嘴，不要招惹是非。☞more at
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rockrock1 /rɒk $ rɑːk/ ●●●S2W2 noun
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1stonea)[uncountable] the hard substance that forms the main surface of the Earth → stone: To build the tunnel, they had to cut through 500 feet of solid rock. Most of the country is desert and bare rock. massive rock formations (=shapes made naturally from rock) ancient dark volcanic rockb)[countable] a piece of rock, especially a large one that sticks up from the ground: Jack stood on a rock for a better view. During the storm a ship had been driven onto the rocks (=a line of rocks under or next to the sea).2music [uncountable] (also rock music) a type of popular modern music with a strong loud beat, played using guitars and drumsrock band/group Komuro formed a rock band with some friends while in college. the late rock star, Freddie Mercury The stadium has hosted numerous rock concerts. →
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3(as) solid/steady as a rocka)very strongly built or well supported and not likely to break or fall: a large sofa, solid as a rockb)someone who is as solid or steady as a rock is very strong and calm in difficult situations and you can depend on them →
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4[singular] someone who always gives you support and who you can depend on: My sister has always been my rock.5be on the rocks informal a relationship or business that is on the rocks is having a lot of problems and is likely to fail soonSYN in trouble: I’m afraid Tim’s marriage is on the rocks.6scotch/vodka etc on the rocks informal an alcoholic drink that is served with ice but no water7sweet food [uncountable] British English a hard sweet made in long round pieces: a stick of rock8druga)[uncountable] a very pure form of the illegal drug cocaine that some people use for pleasureb)[countable] a small amount of this drug9be (stuck) between a rock and a hard place to have a choice between two things, both of which are unpleasant or dangerous10get your rocks off informal not polite if a man gets his rocks off, he has sex11jewel [countable usually plural] old-fashioned informal a diamond or other jewelCOLLOCATIONSadjectivessolid rock· Steps had been carved out of the solid rock.bare rock (=not covered by soil)· Here there was only bare rock and gravel.volcanic rock· The fossils are sandwiched between two layers of volcanic rock.molten rock (=rock that is so hot it is liquid)· Molten rock flowed into these cracks.rock + NOUNa rock formation· There are marvellous views of impressive rock formations.verbsrock forms/is formed· From the texture of the rock we can tell how it was formed.something erodes rock (=it gradually removes the surface of the rock)· Rainwater drained away, forming streams and rivers that began to erode the rock.rock erodes (away) (=its surface is gradually removed because of the action of water, wind etc)· The rocks had eroded away over the years.phrasesa lump/piece of rock· His leg was trapped under a large lump of rock.a layer of rock· You can see six layers of rock in the cliff.an outcrop of rock (=a mass of rock that sticks up above the ground)· The gulls nested on a outcrop of rock.THESAURUSrock a piece of the hard substance that forms the main surface of the Earth. In British English, rocks are too large to pick up, but in American English, they can either be large or small: · the rocks along the riverbanksstone a small piece of rock, found on the ground or near the surface of the ground. Speakers of American English are more likely to use the word rock than stone: · The children were throwing stones into the water.boulder a large round piece of rock: · She climbed over a few boulders at the edge of the sea.pebble a small smooth stone found especially on a beach or on the bottom of a river: · The beach was covered with smooth white pebbles.fossil a rock which has the shape of an animal or plant that lived many thousands of years ago: · fossils of early reptiles
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1[intransitive, transitive] to move gently backwards and forwards or from side to side, or to make something do this → sway: She covered her face, rocking to and fro in her grief. The waves rocked the boat from side to side. Paul sat gently rocking the child in his arms. Jim rocked with laughter when he heard what had happened.► see thesaurus at
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2[transitive]a)to make the people in a place or organization feel very shocked – used in news reportsSYN shake: The scandal rocked the nation.b)to make the future of something seem less certain or steady than it was before, especially because of problems or changesSYN shake: Another financial blow has rocked the industry. The theory rocked the foundations of social and moral life.3rock the boat informal to cause problems for other members of a group by criticizing something or trying to change the way something is done: He kept his feelings to himself, not wanting to rock the boat.4[transitive] if an explosion or earthquake rocks an area, it makes it shake: Residents had only a few minutes to escape before the blast rocked their houses.5somebody/something rocks spoken informal said to show that you strongly approve of someone or something6rock somebody’s world informal to cause someone to think about something or someone in a completely new way7rock a trend/look etc to look good when wearing something fashionable – used especially in magazines: We'll tell you how to rock this season's hottest looks.
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岩石(67%)，摇滚乐(25%)，摇动(4%)，使震惊(3%)，使动心(1%)
n.岩石；摇滚乐；暗礁
vt.摇动；使摇晃
vi.摇动；摇晃
n.(Rock)人名；(英、德、匈、意、瑞典)罗克
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