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2 (fig 比喻) make (sth) or become out of date or fixed 使(某事物)(变得)过时或固定不变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
You know airports.
机场的事你是知道的。
Where are you going this afternoon?
今天下午你哪里去了?
After gazing at the display for several minutes, Mr. Taylor went back into his shop.