B1 [ C or U ] the dry solid part of the earth's surface, or any large piece of this that sticks up out of the ground or the sea岩石;岩;礁石
[ C ] a piece of rock or stone岩块;石块;大石
a line of large stones sticking up from the sea礁石
[ C ] slang for a valuable stone used in jewellery, especially a diamond宝石;(尤指)钻石
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The boat sank almost immediately after it had struck the rock.
The rock weighed over a ton and was completely immovable.
A crab scuttled away under a rock as we passed.
She turned her ankle on the rocks and had to hobble back to camp.
There were some large rocks sticking up out of the water.
A2 [ U ] a type of popular music with a strong, loud beat that is usually played with electric guitars and drums摇滚乐
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Many of the Rolling Stones' records have become rock classics.
An unlikely assortment of rock stars and politicians attended the charity concert.
On Radio London they play African and South American music as well as rock and pop.
The restaurant was hopelessly mismanaged by a former rock musician with no business experience.
Fame in the world of rock and pop is largely ephemeral.
C2 [ I or T ] to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or from side to side in a regular way(使)摇晃,(使)摇动
[ T ] If a person or place is rocked by something such as an explosion, the force of it makes the person or place shake.使剧烈震动;使猛烈摇动
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The nurse rocked the cradle.
He rocked the cradle with a gentle backwards and forwards motion.
He tried to calm the screaming baby by rocking it back and forth.
She was gazing out the window, rocking rhythmically to and fro.
He rocks in his sleep.
[ T ] If an event rocks a group of people or society, it causes feelings of shock.使震惊;使震动;惊吓
[ T ] slang to wear a particular style of clothing, etc. and look good or fashionable因穿戴而显得好看(或时髦)
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