rock
gb/ɹˈɑk/ us/ɹˈɑk/
A2
Anglais
~ 1200
kő, kőzet, szikla, rockzene, rock, ringat, ringatózik, nagyot alakít, tarol, király, remekel, drágakő
NOM
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
a [size/shape] rock
The hikers stopped to rest on a large rock.
A túrázók megálltak pihenni egy nagy sziklán.
This type of rock contains a lot of quartz.
Ez a kőzettípus sok kvarcot tartalmaz.
She threw a rock into the lake.
The cave was hidden behind a wall of rock.
Exemples pédagogiques
I see a big rock.
Látok egy nagy követ.
The rock is very hard.
A kő nagyon kemény.
He sits on the rock.
A rock is on the ground.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'rock' with 'stone'. In everyday English, 'stone' often means a smaller piece, while 'rock' can be larger or general.
Sens
Hard natural mineral material
Collocations
big rock
|cliff rock
|rock formation
|rock surface
|throw a rock
Synonymes
stone (Often refers to a smaller piece of rock, especially one that can be picked up.)
Antonymes
soil (Soil is loose and soft earth material, unlike hard rock.)
Thèmes
nature
|geology
|environment
|science
Définition
A hard, solid material from the ground, made of minerals.
A solid mass of mineral material forming part of the Earth's surface.
NOM
A2
2
He plays guitar in a rock band.
Egy rockzenekarban gitározik.
They went to see their favorite rock singer perform live.
Elmentek megnézni, ahogy a kedvenc rockénekesük élőben fellép.
Classic rock from the 1970s is still popular today.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like rock music.
Szeretem a rockzenét.
My brother plays in a rock band.
A testvérem egy rockzenekarban játszik.
We listen to rock at home.
Sens
Popular music with strong rhythm
Collocations
rock band
|rock concert
|rock song
|rock star
|classic rock
Synonymes
rock and roll (An earlier form or closely related style of rock music, often used historically.)
Antonymes
classical music (A genre of music that is formal, orchestral, and not characterized by strong electric rhythm.)
Thèmes
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A kind of loud music with a strong beat, usually with electric guitars and drums.
A genre of popular music characterized by a strong beat, simple chord progressions, and often played with electric guitars and drums.
VERBE
B1
3
ringat
B1
ringatózik
B2
Schéma d’usage :
to rock [something/someone]
She rocked the baby until he fell asleep.
Addig ringatta a babát, amíg el nem aludt.
The boat rocked in the waves.
A csónak ringatózott a hullámokon.
He rocked back and forth in his chair.
Exemples pédagogiques
I rock the baby.
Ringatom a babát.
The chair rocks slowly.
A szék lassan ringatózik.
The boat rocks in the water.
Sens
Move gently back and forth
Collocations
rock the baby
|rock gently
|rock back and forth
Synonymes
sway (Often used for slower or smoother movement; 'rock' may be slightly stronger or more rhythmic.)
Antonymes
steady (To make something stop moving; the opposite of rocking.)
Thèmes
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
To move slowly from side to side or back and forth.
To move someone or something gently backwards and forwards or from side to side.
VERBE
B2
INFORMAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
to rock [something]
You really rocked that presentation!
Tényleg nagyot alakítottál azzal a prezentációval!
She rocks at playing the guitar.
Királyul gitározik.
They totally rocked the competition.
Exemples pédagogiques
You rock at singing.
Királyul énekelsz.
He rocks in sports.
A sportban is király.
She rocks her new job.
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse this with the literal movement sense of 'rock'. In informal contexts, it means to do well, not to move.
Sens
Do something very well
Collocations
rock the stage
|rock your exam
|you rock
Synonymes
excel ('Excel' is more formal; 'rock' is informal and enthusiastic.)
Antonymes
fail (To do something badly; opposite of performing well.)
Thèmes
slang
|success
|education
|work
Définition
To do something very well or be great at it.
To do something in an excellent or impressive way, often showing confidence and energy.
NOM
B2
INFORMAL
5
She showed off the huge rock on her finger.
Büszkén mutogatta az ujján lévő hatalmas követ.
That engagement ring has quite a rock!
Az eljegyzési gyűrűben aztán jókora kő van!
Exemples pédagogiques
She has a big rock on her ring.
Nagy kő van a gyűrűjén.
The rock shines in the light.
A kő csillog a fényben.
Sens
Large diamond or gemstone
Collocations
huge rock
|sparkling rock
Synonymes
diamond ('Diamond' is specific to the gemstone; 'rock' is slang for any large gem, often diamond.)
Antonymes
pebble (A small stone; opposite in size and value to a large gemstone in this context.)
Thèmes
jewelry
|slang
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Définition
A big diamond or jewel.
A diamond or other precious stone, especially one that is large and eye-catching.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
rock
API
GB/ɹˈɑk/
US/ɹˈɑk/
Syllabes et accentuation
rock (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (rock)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: rock
- Plural: rock, rocks
Verb
- Base: rock
- 3rd Person Singular: rocks
- Present Participle: rocking
- Past: rocked
Famille de mots
Expressions
on the rocks
1/ˈɔn ðə ɹˈɑks/
idiom
In serious difficulty or near failure (or drink with ice)
In trouble or likely to fail (or for drinks, served over ice). Context shows which meaning is intended.
Exemples
- Their marriage is on the rocks after years of arguments.
- I'd like my whiskey on the rocks, please.
rock bottom
1/ɹˈɑk bˈɑtəm/
fixed phrase
Lowest possible point or level
The lowest point or worst time in someone's life or situation.
Exemples
- After losing his job, he hit rock bottom emotionally.
- Prices have reached rock bottom this year.
solid as a rock
1/sˈɑlɪd ˈæz ə ɹˈɑk/
idiom
Very strong or dependable
Very strong, safe, or reliable.
Exemples
- Their friendship is solid as a rock.
- This table is solid as a rock—it won't break easily.
between a rock and a hard place
1/bɪtwˈin ə ɹˈɑk ˈænd ə hˈɑɹd plˈeɪs/
idiom
faced with two bad choices
To be in a situation where you must choose between two bad things.
Exemples
- I'm between a rock and a hard place—either I quit my job or move away from my family.
- I'm between a rock and a hard place—either option will upset someone.
- She felt stuck between a rock and a hard place when deciding on the budget cuts.
- She felt stuck between a rock and a hard place when both jobs had major downsides.
rock the boat
1/ɹˈɑk ðə bˈoʊt/
idiom
informal
Upset an existing situation
To cause problems by changing something that works well now.
Exemples
- Everything is going smoothly, so don’t rock the boat.
- He tends to rock the boat whenever he joins a new team.
rock the boat
2/ɹˈɑk ðə bˈoʊt/
idiom
Disturb a stable situation
To say or do something that changes a good situation and may cause problems.
Exemples
- I don't want to rock the boat by asking for more money now.
- Everything is going well—let's not rock the boat.