rock
gb/ɹˈɑk/ us/ɹˈɑk/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1200
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
A2
entity
1
Hard natural mineral material
A hard, solid material from the ground, made of minerals.
תבנית שימוש:
a [size/shape] rock
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rock' with 'stone'. In everyday English, 'stone' often means a smaller piece, while 'rock' can be larger or general.
מילים נרדפות
stone (Often refers to a smaller piece of rock, especially one that can be picked up.)
הפכים
soil (Soil is loose and soft earth material, unlike hard rock.)
צירופים
big rock
|cliff rock
|rock formation
|rock surface
|throw a rock
נושאים
nature
|geology
|environment
|science
דוגמאות
- The hikers stopped to rest on a large rock.
- This type of rock contains a lot of quartz.
- She threw a rock into the lake.
- The cave was hidden behind a wall of rock.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I see a big rock.
- The rock is very hard.
- He sits on the rock.
- A rock is on the ground.
שם עצם
A2
entity
2
Popular music with strong rhythm
A kind of loud music with a strong beat, usually with electric guitars and drums.
מילים נרדפות
rock and roll (An earlier form or closely related style of rock music, often used historically.)
הפכים
classical music (A genre of music that is formal, orchestral, and not characterized by strong electric rhythm.)
צירופים
rock band
|rock concert
|rock song
|rock star
|classic rock
נושאים
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- He plays guitar in a rock band.
- They went to see their favorite rock singer perform live.
- Classic rock from the 1970s is still popular today.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I like rock music.
- My brother plays in a rock band.
- We listen to rock at home.
פועל
B1
action
3
Move gently back and forth
To move slowly from side to side or back and forth.
תבנית שימוש:
to rock [something/someone]
מילים נרדפות
sway (Often used for slower or smoother movement; 'rock' may be slightly stronger or more rhythmic.)
הפכים
steady (To make something stop moving; the opposite of rocking.)
צירופים
rock the baby
|rock gently
|rock back and forth
נושאים
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- She rocked the baby until he fell asleep.
- The boat rocked in the waves.
- He rocked back and forth in his chair.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I rock the baby.
- The chair rocks slowly.
- The boat rocks in the water.
פועל
informal
B2
action
4
Do something very well
To do something very well or be great at it.
תבנית שימוש:
to rock [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners confuse this with the literal movement sense of 'rock'. In informal contexts, it means to do well, not to move.
מילים נרדפות
excel ('Excel' is more formal; 'rock' is informal and enthusiastic.)
הפכים
fail (To do something badly; opposite of performing well.)
צירופים
rock the stage
|rock your exam
|you rock
נושאים
slang
|success
|education
|work
דוגמאות
- You really rocked that presentation!
- She rocks at playing the guitar.
- They totally rocked the competition.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- You rock at singing.
- He rocks in sports.
- She rocks her new job.
שם עצם
informal
B2
entity
5
Large diamond or gemstone
A big diamond or jewel.
מילים נרדפות
diamond ('Diamond' is specific to the gemstone; 'rock' is slang for any large gem, often diamond.)
הפכים
pebble (A small stone; opposite in size and value to a large gemstone in this context.)
צירופים
huge rock
|sparkling rock
נושאים
jewelry
|slang
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
דוגמאות
- She showed off the huge rock on her finger.
- That engagement ring has quite a rock!
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She has a big rock on her ring.
- The rock shines in the light.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
rock
IPA
GB/ɹˈɑk/
US/ɹˈɑk/
הברות והטעמה
rock (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (rock)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: rock
- Plural: rock, rocks
Verb
- Base: rock
- 3rd Person Singular: rocks
- Present Participle: rocking
- Past: rocked
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- I don't want to rock the boat by asking for more money now.
- Everything is going well—let's not rock the boat.