rock

US /rɑːk/
UK /rɑːk/
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1.

Fels, Gestein

the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil or oceans.

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The mountain was made of solid rock.
Der Berg bestand aus massivem Fels.
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We climbed over the jagged rocks.
Wir kletterten über die zerklüfteten Felsen.
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2.

Rock, Rockmusik

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat and the use of guitars, drums, and bass.

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She loves listening to classic rock music.
Sie hört gerne klassischen Rock.
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The band played a loud rock anthem.
Die Band spielte eine laute Rock-Hymne.
1.

wiegen, schaukeln

to move gently to and fro or from side to side.

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She began to rock the baby to sleep.
Sie begann, das Baby in den Schlaf zu wiegen.
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The boat began to rock in the strong waves.
Das Boot begann in den starken Wellen zu schaukeln.
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2.

erschüttern, schockieren

to cause a sensation of shock or alarm in (someone).

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The news of his resignation really rocked the company.
Die Nachricht von seinem Rücktritt erschütterte das Unternehmen wirklich.
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The scandal rocked the political establishment.
Der Skandal erschütterte das politische Establishment.
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