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rock 1 AHD[rŏk] D.J.[rɒk]K.K.[rɑk]n.(名词)- Relatively hard, naturally formed mineral or petrified matter; stone.岩石,岩:相对坚硬的天然矿物或石化物质;石块(岩块)
- A relatively small piece or fragment of such material.矿砂,矿石:岩石的细小碎块
- A relatively large body of such material, as a cliff or peak.巨石:如悬崖或山峰等相对大的岩石
- A naturally formed aggregate of mineral matter constituting a significant part of the earth's crust.聚合体:构成地壳重要组成部分的天然矿物的聚合体
- One that is similar to or suggestive of a mass of stone in stability, firmness, or dependability:支柱,靠山,庇护所:在稳定性、坚固性或可靠性方面类似于或使人联想起一堆石块的人或物:The family has been his rock during this difficult time.在这艰难时期,家庭是他的庇护所
- rocks Slang Money. rocks 【俚语】 钱
- Slang A large gem, especially a diamond.【俚语】 尤指钻石等大宝石
- Slang Crack cocaine.【俚语】 上等的可卡因
- A varicolored stick candy.彩色硬棒糖
- Rock candy.冰糖
between a rock and a hard place - Confronted with equally unpleasant alternatives and few or no opportunities to evade or circumvent them.面临同样令人不愉快的几乎没有机会逃避或克服的选择
on the rocks - In a state of difficulty, destruction, or ruin:处于困难境、濒临毁灭或完蛋地:Their marriage is on the rocks.他们的婚姻濒于破裂
- Without money; bankrupt:一文不名;破产的:Our accountant says the business is on the rocks.我们的会计师说生意濒临破产
- Served over ice cubes:加冰块:Scotch on the rocks.加冰块的苏格兰威士忌酒
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old North French roque 源自 古法国北方方言 roque
- from Vulgar Latin *rocca 源自 俗拉丁语 *rocca
rock 2 AHD[rŏk] D.J.[rɒk]K.K.[rɑk]v.(动词)rocked, rock.ing, rocks v.intr.(不及物动词)- To move back and forth or from side to side, especially gently or rhythmically.摇晃:尤指温柔地或有节奏地前后或左右摆动
- To sway violently, as from a blow or shock.See Synonyms at swing 震动:如受了一击或震惊而剧烈地摆动 参见 swing
- To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker. Used of ores.洗出矿沙:在形似摇篮的框架或淘金摇动槽中摇洗或淘洗。用于指矿沙的摇洗
- Music To play or dance to rock 'n' roll.【音乐】 奏摇滚乐,跳摇摆舞
v.tr.(及物动词)- To move back and forth or from side to side, especially in order to soothe or lull to sleep.摇动,摇摆:尤指为安慰或使入睡而前后或左右摆动
- To cause to shake or sway violently.See Synonyms at agitate 震动:使剧烈地震动或摆动 参见 agitate
- To disturb the mental or emotional equilibrium of; upset:动摇,震撼:使精神上或感情上失去平衡;使不安:News of the scandal rocked the town.这一丑闻扰得全镇人都不安宁
- To wash or pan (ore) in a cradle or rocker.摇洗矿砂:在类似摇篮的框架或淘金摇动槽中摇洗或淘洗(矿砂)
- In mezzotint engraving, to roughen (a metal plate) with a rocker or roulette.拉毛:金属印刷雕刻中用锯齿形篦板或压花刀具打毛(金属板面)
n.(名词)- A rocking motion.摇摆的姿势
- The act of rocking.摇摆的动作
- Music Rock 'n' roll.【音乐】 摇滚乐
rock the boat【俚语】 - To disturb the balance or routine of a situation:扰乱平衡或常规:He has an easygoing managerial style and won't rock the boat unless absolutely necessary.他有一套很随意的经营作风,除非极有必要否则不会改变自己一惯的做法
- Middle English rokken 中古英语 rokken
- from Old English roccian 源自 古英语 roccian
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