1 [U] a hard solid substance that is found in the ground 石头: The house was built of grey stone. 那幢房子用灰石建成。a stone wall 石墙 ☞Look at cornerstone and foundation stone. 参看cornerstone及foundation stone。

2 [C] a small piece of rock 石子；石块: The boy picked up a stone and threw it into the river. 那个男孩捡起一块石头丢进河里。

3 [C] =PRECIOUS STONE

4 [C] the hard seed inside some fruits, for example PEACHES, PLUMS, CHERRIES and OLIVES （桃、李子、樱桃、橄榄等水果内的）核，种子

5 [C] (plural stone) a measure of weight; 6.35 kilograms. There are 14 pounds in a stone. 英石（重量单位，等于6.35公斤或14磅）: I weigh eleven stone two(= 2 pounds). 我的体重是十一英石二磅。