Wordiyostone
🇬🇧 UK/stәun/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSA1
Definitions
n.
A hard mineral material; a small rock; a gemstone; the hard seed of some fruits
石头；宝石；果核；结石
v.
To throw stones at someone; to remove the stone from fruit
用石头砸；去除果核
adj.
Made of or resembling stone
石制的；石头的
adv.
Completely or absolutely (used as an intensifier)
完全地；彻底地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishstoneother
=stone
Common Collocations
- 1.stepping stone垫脚石／跳板
- 2.stone cold冰冷的／彻底冷却
- 3.leave no stone unturned不遗余力／穷尽一切手段
- 4.kidney stone肾结石
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient castle walls were built entirely from local stone.
- 2.
She carefully removed the stone from the peach before slicing it.
- 3.
The engagement ring featured a stunning diamond stone set in gold.