stony
/ˈstəʊni/ · /ˈstoʊni/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6417 in the learning path
多石的；铺满石头的
Definitions
adj. covered with or containing many stones
多石的；铺满石头的
adj. showing no warmth, sympathy, or emotion
冷漠的；毫无表情的
Example
We followed a stony path down to the beach.
我们沿着一条满是石头的小路走到海滩。
Farmers working on stony ground often face higher costs when preparing land for cultivation.
在多石土地上耕作的农民，整地时往往面临更高的成本。
Collocations
- stony ground
- a stony path
- stony silence
- a stony expression
Word family
- stone (n.)
- stonily (adv.)
Synonyms
- rocky
- expressionless
Usage tip
stony silence 指冷漠或不悦的沉默，并非普通安静。
FAQ
- What does stony mean?
- covered with or containing many stones showing no warmth, sympathy, or emotion
- How is stony pronounced?
- UK /ˈstəʊni/, US /ˈstoʊni/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
