*rock¹/rɑk; rɒk/ n 1 [U] the hard substance in the Earth's surface that consists of any type of stone 岩石: a tunnel cut through solid rock 从坚硬的岩石中凿出的隧道 2 [C]a large piece or solid mass of stone 大石块,岩块: Their ship was driven onto the rocks by the storm. 他们的船被暴风刮得撞上了礁石。 3 [U] a type of popular modern music with a strong loud beat 摇滚乐 → see also 另见 ROCKS