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单词 rock-a-bye
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Definition of rock-a-bye in English:

rock-a-bye

(also rock-a-by)
exclamation ˈrɒkəbʌɪ
  • Used to soothe an infant to sleep, especially in accompaniment to the rocking of a cradle or the rocking of the infant in one's arms. Frequently in nursery rhymes, especially in "rock-a-bye, baby". Also in (usually humorous) extended use.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Songs for Nursery. From rock + -a-, connective element + bye.

Definition of rock-a-bye in US English:

rock-a-bye

(also rock-a-by)
exclamationˈrɒkəbʌɪ
  • Used to soothe an infant to sleep, especially in accompaniment to the rocking of a cradle or the rocking of the infant in one's arms. Frequently in nursery rhymes, especially in "rock-a-bye, baby". Also in (usually humorous) extended use.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Songs for Nursery. From rock + -a-, connective element + bye.

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