also stoney, Old English stænig; see stone (n.) + -y (2). Similar formation in Old High German steinag, German Steinig, Swedish stenig. Related: Stonily; stoniness.
实用例句
1. He drove us home in stony silence.
他开车送我们回家，一路冷冰冰地一言不发。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The steep, stony ground is well drained.
陡峭的石头地面排水性能很好。
来自柯林斯例句
3. They listened to him in stony silence.
他们冷漠地静静听他讲。
来自《权威词典》
4. He listened to her story with a stony expression.