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rocks

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Definitions

n.

Plural of rock; hard mineral masses forming part of the earth's surface; also rock music

岩石,礁石;摇滚乐(rock的复数)

v.

Third person singular of rock; to move gently back and forth; to shake or disturb greatly

摇动,摇晃;震撼(rock的第三人称单数)

Root Breakdown

Native English
rocksother
=rocks

Common Collocations

  • 1.on the rocks陷入困境;(饮料)加冰块
  • 2.rocks and minerals岩石与矿物
  • 3.sedimentary rocks沉积岩
  • 4.on the rocks (drink)(酒)加冰块饮用

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hikers carefully stepped over the slippery rocks along the riverbank.

  • 2.

    Their marriage has been on the rocks for months, and divorce seems inevitable.

  • 3.

    She ordered a whiskey on the rocks and settled into the corner booth.

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