rock
gb/ɹˈɑk/ us/ɹˈɑk/
A2
Anh
~ 1200
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
A2
entity
1
Hard natural mineral material
A hard, solid material from the ground, made of minerals.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [size/shape] rock
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'rock' with 'stone'. In everyday English, 'stone' often means a smaller piece, while 'rock' can be larger or general.
Từ đồng nghĩa
stone (Often refers to a smaller piece of rock, especially one that can be picked up.)
Từ trái nghĩa
soil (Soil is loose and soft earth material, unlike hard rock.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
big rock
|cliff rock
|rock formation
|rock surface
|throw a rock
Chủ đề
nature
|geology
|environment
|science
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I see a big rock.
- The rock is very hard.
- He sits on the rock.
- A rock is on the ground.
Danh từ
A2
entity
2
Popular music with strong rhythm
A kind of loud music with a strong beat, usually with electric guitars and drums.
Từ đồng nghĩa
rock and roll (An earlier form or closely related style of rock music, often used historically.)
Từ trái nghĩa
classical music (A genre of music that is formal, orchestral, and not characterized by strong electric rhythm.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
rock band
|rock concert
|rock song
|rock star
|classic rock
Chủ đề
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I like rock music.
- My brother plays in a rock band.
- We listen to rock at home.
Động từ
B1
action
3
Move gently back and forth
To move slowly from side to side or back and forth.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to rock [something/someone]
Từ đồng nghĩa
sway (Often used for slower or smoother movement; 'rock' may be slightly stronger or more rhythmic.)
Từ trái nghĩa
steady (To make something stop moving; the opposite of rocking.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
rock the baby
|rock gently
|rock back and forth
Chủ đề
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She rocked the baby until he fell asleep.
- The boat rocked in the waves.
- He rocked back and forth in his chair.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I rock the baby.
- The chair rocks slowly.
- The boat rocks in the water.
Động từ
informal
B2
action
4
Do something very well
To do something very well or be great at it.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to rock [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Some learners confuse this with the literal movement sense of 'rock'. In informal contexts, it means to do well, not to move.
Từ đồng nghĩa
excel ('Excel' is more formal; 'rock' is informal and enthusiastic.)
Từ trái nghĩa
fail (To do something badly; opposite of performing well.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
rock the stage
|rock your exam
|you rock
Chủ đề
slang
|success
|education
|work
Ví dụ
- You really rocked that presentation!
- She rocks at playing the guitar.
- They totally rocked the competition.
Ví dụ cho người học
- You rock at singing.
- He rocks in sports.
- She rocks her new job.
Danh từ
informal
B2
entity
5
Large diamond or gemstone
A big diamond or jewel.
Từ đồng nghĩa
diamond ('Diamond' is specific to the gemstone; 'rock' is slang for any large gem, often diamond.)
Từ trái nghĩa
pebble (A small stone; opposite in size and value to a large gemstone in this context.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
huge rock
|sparkling rock
Chủ đề
jewelry
|slang
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- She showed off the huge rock on her finger.
- That engagement ring has quite a rock!
Ví dụ cho người học
- She has a big rock on her ring.
- The rock shines in the light.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
rock
IPA
GB/ɹˈɑk/
US/ɹˈɑk/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
rock (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (rock)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: rock
- Plural: rock, rocks
Verb
- Base: rock
- 3rd Person Singular: rocks
- Present Participle: rocking
- Past: rocked
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- I don't want to rock the boat by asking for more money now.
- Everything is going well—let's not rock the boat.