stony
UK ['stəʊ.ni] US ['stoʊ-] adjective
GROUND 地面
■describes ground that contains a lot of stones （地面）布满石头的，多石的•The island has several small stony beaches which are usually deserted.岛上有几小片乱石海滩，一般没有人去。
UK ['stəʊ.ni] US ['stoʊ-] adjective
PERSON 人
■A stony expression or way of behaving is one which shows no sympathy or kindness （表情或态度）冷冰冰的，冷漠的•She gave me a stony glare as I walked into the room.我走进房间时，她冷冷地看了我一眼。 •Most of her comments were met with a stony silence.她的大多数评论都没有引起任何回响。
UK ['stəʊ.ni] US ['stoʊ-] adjective
fall on stony ground
■If a request or a piece of advice falls on stony ground, it is ignored or unpopular. （要求或建议）受到忽视，不受欢迎•Her speech about the need for a peaceful solution to the crisis fell on stony ground.她就和平解决危机的必要性所作的演说如石沉大海，毫无回响。 |