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2 (fig 比喻) make (sth) or become out of date or fixed 使(某事物)(变得)过时或固定不变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
Industry spokesmen have stated that there's no threat posed to the environment.
工业发言人说他们没有对环境构成威胁。
A hasty man is seldom out of trouble.
性急难免出岔子。
While Alfred's little army slowly began to gather at Athelney,