rock

• 构成地球表面的坚硬矿物质，也可指大块的石头。

A noun referring to a hard, solid mineral substance forming part of the Earth's surface or a large piece of stone.

1. Natural stoneA1formal

   A hard, solid mineral substance that forms part of the earth's surface.

   岩石

   • He picked up a rock from the beach.
   • The rock formation was impressive.
   • Climbers scaled the steep rock face.

   同义词bouldercragoutcroppebblestone

2. Rock musicA2informal

   A genre of popular music that originated as rock and roll in the 1950s.

   摇滚乐

   • She loves listening to rock music.
   • The rock concert was sold out.
   • Classic rock bands like The Beatles are legendary.

   同义词rock and rollrock music

3. Large stone or boulderA1informal

   A large piece of rock, often used in construction or as a landmark.

   大石头

   • The ship hit a rock and sank.
   • Kids were skipping rocks across the lake.
   • The garden had a big rock in the center.

   同义词bouldercragmonolithoutcropstone

4. Jewel or diamond (slang)C1slangamerican

   A precious stone, especially a diamond.

   钻石（俚语）

   • She showed off her new rock on her finger.
   • That rock must have cost a fortune.
   • He bought her a huge rock for their anniversary.

   同义词diamondgemicejewelsparklerstone

• 动词，指轻柔地前后或左右移动，或使某物摇动、摆动。

A verb used to indicate the act of moving gently back and forth or from side to side, or to cause something to shake or sway.

1. Move back and forthA2formal

   To move gently or repeatedly back and forth or from side to side.

   摇动

   • She rocked the baby to sleep in her arms.
   • The boat rocked gently on the waves.
   • He rocked in his chair while reading.

   同义词oscillatepitchrollswayswing

2. Shake or disturbB2formal

   To shake or cause to shake violently; to shock or upset.

   摇动

   • The earthquake rocked the entire city.
   • The scandal rocked the political world.
   • Her decision rocked the family.

   同义词agitateconvulsedisturbjarjoltshakeshocktrembleunsettleupset

   反义词calmsettlesoothe

3. Excel or be impressive (slang)B2slangamerican

   To be excellent or outstanding, especially in performance.

   超赞（俚语）

   • That band rocks!
   • You rock at playing guitar.
   • The party rocked all night long.

   同义词dominateexcelruleshineslay

   反义词blowstinksuck