英语词汇“rock”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

rock²

(rŏk)

v. rocked, rock·ing, rocks

v.intr.

1. To move back and forth or from side to side, especially gently or rhythmically.

2. To sway violently, as from a blow or shock. See Synonyms at swing.

3. To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. Used of ores.

4. Music To play or dance to rock music.

5. Slang To be excellent or outstanding. Used in exclamations of approval.

v.tr.

1. To move (a child, for example) back and forth or from side to side, especially in order to soothe or lull to sleep.

2. To cause to shake or sway violently. See Synonyms at agitate.

a. To disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium of; upset: News of the scandal rocked the town.

b. To excite or cause strong feeling in, as by playing rock music.

4. To wash or pan (ore) in a cradle or rocker.

5. In mezzotint engraving, to roughen (a metal plate) with a rocker or roulette.

6. Slang To exhibit, display, or use with flair: The actor rocked a pair of diamond-studded sunglasses at the movie premiere.

a. A rocking motion.

b. The act of rocking.

2. Music A form of popular music characterized by electronically amplified instrumentation, a heavily accented beat, and relatively simple phrase structure. Originating in the United States in the 1950s, rock incorporates a variety of musical styles, especially rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. Also called rock-and-roll, rock 'n' roll.

Idiom:

rock the boat

To disturb the balance or routine of a situation: He has an easygoing managerial style and won't rock the boat unless absolutely necessary.

[Middle English rokken, from Old English roccian.]

rocking·ly adv.

单词	rock
释义	rock² (rŏk) v. rocked, rock·ing, rocks v.intr. 1. To move back and forth or from side to side, especially gently or rhythmically. 2. To sway violently, as from a blow or shock. See Synonyms at swing. 3. To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. Used of ores. 4. Music To play or dance to rock music. 5. Slang To be excellent or outstanding. Used in exclamations of approval. v.tr. 1. To move (a child, for example) back and forth or from side to side, especially in order to soothe or lull to sleep. 2. To cause to shake or sway violently. See Synonyms at agitate. 3. a. To disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium of; upset: News of the scandal rocked the town. b. To excite or cause strong feeling in, as by playing rock music. 4. To wash or pan (ore) in a cradle or rocker. 5. In mezzotint engraving, to roughen (a metal plate) with a rocker or roulette. 6. Slang To exhibit, display, or use with flair: The actor rocked a pair of diamond-studded sunglasses at the movie premiere. n. 1. a. A rocking motion. b. The act of rocking. 2. Music A form of popular music characterized by electronically amplified instrumentation, a heavily accented beat, and relatively simple phrase structure. Originating in the United States in the 1950s, rock incorporates a variety of musical styles, especially rhythm and blues, country music, and gospel. Also called rock-and-roll, rock 'n' roll. *Idiom:* *rock the boat* To disturb the balance or routine of a situation: He has an easygoing managerial style and won't rock the boat unless absolutely necessary. [Middle English rokken, from Old English roccian.] rocking·ly adv.
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