fossilize
fossilise, v [I, Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
1 (cause sth to) become a fossil (使某物)成为化石
fossilized leaves 成为化石的叶子.
2 (fig 比喻) make (sth) or become out of date or fixed 使(某事物)(变得)过时或固定不变
old-fashioned fossilized attitudes 落後的、 固定不变的看法.
🗣️ 情景例句
Good-bye, Richard, and good luck. See you in two weeks.
再见, Richard, 祝你好运。两周后见。
I have to go now.
我必须走了
But instruments far more delicate than that were needed if any really serious advance was to be made.