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rocking

UK //ˈrɒkɪŋ//US //ˈrɑːkɪŋ//

词源

源自动词 'rock',古英语 'roccian',意为“摇晃”或“摆动”。

adjective

❶ 形容物体前后或左右摇摆的动作,常用来描述椅子、摇篮等物品的晃动状态。

“The baby fell asleep in the rocking chair.”

(婴儿在摇椅上睡着了。)

“She sat on the porch, enjoying the rocking motion of the swing.”

(她坐在门廊上,享受着秋千的摇摆。)

❶ 形容音乐、表演等非常出色或令人兴奋,常用于口语表达赞赏。

“The concert last night was absolutely rocking!”

(昨晚的音乐会太棒了!)

“Their new album is really rocking the charts.”

(他们的新专辑在排行榜上大受欢迎。)

同义词:swaying, rolling, thrilling, exciting, vibrant

常见短语

rocking and rolling — 形容活动或事件非常热闹、充满活力,常用于描述派对或音乐表演。

“The club was rocking and rolling all night long.”

(俱乐部整晚都热闹非凡。)