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2 (fig 比喻) make (sth) or become out of date or fixed 使(某事物)(变得)过时或固定不变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
I see. By the way, what benefit can we get if we act as your agent?
明白。顺便问一下,假如我们做你们的代理会有什么好处?
Yes, it's not like what the radio said at all.
是的,一点也不像收音机里说的那样。
I've never heard of that, Sir. Will the men enjoy eating it, Sir?