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单词 rock
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
rock1 /rɑk/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, etc.:[uncountable]boring a hole through rock.
  2. a piece of stone of any size:[countable]They were throwing rocks through the windows.
  3. [countable] something resembling a rock.
  4. Slang Terms[countable]
    • a diamond.
    • any gem.
Idioms
  1. Idioms on the rocks:
    • Idioms[Informal.]ruined or about to be ruined:worried that their marriage was on the rocks.
    • Idioms(of an alcoholic beverage) served over ice cubes:a martini on the rocks.


rock2 /rɑk/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. to move to and fro gently: [+ object]He rocked his child in his arms.[no object]She rocked quietly in her chair.
  2. to (cause to) be moved powerfully with emotion, etc.: [no object]She rocked with laughter at the sight.[+ object]The news of the killings rocked the small town.
  3. to shake violently:[+ object]An explosion rocked the dock.
  4. Music and Dance to dance to or play rock music:[no object]The band rocked all night.

n. 
  1. [countable] a rocking movement.
  2. Music and Dance[uncountable] a musical style coming originally from blues and folk music, having a strong beat and repeating phrases.

adj. [before a noun]
  1. Music and Danceof or relating to musical rock:a rock band.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
rock1  (rok),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a large mass of stone forming a hill, cliff, promontory, or the like.
  2. Geology
    • mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated, assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature, as by the action of heat or water.
    • a particular kind of such matter:igneous rock.
  3. stone in the mass:buildings that stand upon rock.
  4. a stone of any size.
  5. something resembling or suggesting a rock.
  6. a firm foundation or support:The Lord is my rock.
  7. British Terms[Chiefly Brit.]a kind of hard candy, variously flavored.
  8. See rock candy. 
  9. Slang TermsOften, rocks. 
    • a piece of money.
    • a dollar bill.
  10. Slang Terms
    • a diamond.
    • any gem.
  11. Slang Terms
    • crack (def. 41).
    • a pellet or lump of crack.
  12. between a rock and a hard place, between undesirable alternatives.
  13. on the rocks:
    • [Informal.]in or into a state of disaster or ruin:Their marriage is on the rocks.
    • [Informal.]without funds;
      destitute;
      bankrupt.
    • (of a beverage, esp. liquor or a cocktail) with, or containing, ice cubes:Scotch on the rocks; a vodka martini on the rocks.
  14. get one's rocks off, Slang (vulgar). to have an orgasm.
  • Old French ro(c)que, roche (compare roche alum); compare Spanish, Provencal roca, Italian rocca, Medieval Latin rocha, rocca ( late Old English -rocc in stānrocc "stone-rock'')
  • 1300–50; 1905–10 for def. 10; Middle English rokk(e)
rockless, adj. 
rocklike′, adj. 

rock2  (rok),USA pronunciation v.i. 
  1. to move or sway to and fro or from side to side.
  2. to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc.
  3. Mining(of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle.
  4. Music and Danceto dance to or play rock music.
  5. Music and Dance(of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock.

v.t. 
  1. to move or sway to and fro or from side to side, esp. gently and soothingly.
  2. to lull in security, hope, etc.
  3. to affect deeply;
    stun;
    move or sway powerfully, as with emotion:Everyone in the courtroom was rocked by the verdict.
  4. to shake or disturb violently:A thunderous explosion rocked the waterfront.
  5. Fine Art[Graphic Arts.]to roughen the surface of (a copperplate) with a rocker preparatory to scraping a mezzotint.
  6. Miningcradle (def. 23).
  7. rock the boat, [Informal.]to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something:Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management.

n. 
  1. a rocking movement:the gentle rock of the boat.
  2. Music and Dancerock-'n'-roll (def. 1).

adj. 
  1. Music and Dancerock-'n'-roll (def. 3).
  • bef. 1100; Middle English rocken, Old English roccian; cognate with Middle Dutch rocken; akin to German rücken; Old Norse rykkja to jerk
rocka•ble, adj. 
rocking•ly, adv. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged roll, shake. See swing 1.

rock3  (rok),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. FishSee striped bass. 
  • short for rockfish 1690–1700

Rock  (rok),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a male given name.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
rock /rɒk/ n
  1. any aggregate of minerals that makes up part of the earth's crust. It may be unconsolidated, such as a sand, clay, or mud, or consolidated, such as granite, limestone, or coal
  2. any hard mass of consolidated mineral matter, such as a boulder
  3. chiefly US Canadian Austral a stone
  4. a person or thing suggesting a rock, esp in being dependable, unchanging, or providing firm foundation
  5. Brit a hard sweet, typically a long brightly-coloured peppermint-flavoured stick, sold esp in holiday resorts
  6. slang a jewel, esp a diamond
  7. slang
    another name for crack
  8. on the rocksin a state of ruin or destitution
  9. (of drinks, esp whisky) served with ice
Etymology: 14th Century: from Old French roche, of unknown origin
rock /rɒk/ vb
  1. to move or cause to move from side to side or backwards and forwards
  2. to reel or sway or cause (someone) to reel or sway, as with a violent shock or emotion
  3. (transitive) to shake or move (something) violently
  4. (intransitive) to dance in the rock-and-roll style
n
  1. a rocking motion
  2. short for rock and roll
  3. Also called: rock music any of various styles of pop music having a heavy beat, derived from rock and roll

See also rock upEtymology: Old English roccian; related to Middle Dutch, Old High German rocken, German rücken
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Rock /rɒk/ n the Rock
  1. an informal name for Gibraltar
  2. a Canadian informal name for Newfoundland
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