petrifaction
US /ˌpe.trɪˈfæk.ʃən/
UK /ˌpe.trɪˈfæk.ʃən/
名詞
1.
石化, 化石化
the process by which organic matter is converted into stone or a stony substance
範例:
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The fossil showed clear signs of petrifaction, with the wood replaced by minerals.
這塊化石顯示出明顯的石化跡象，木材已被礦物質取代。
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The ancient forest underwent complete petrifaction over millions of years.
這片古老的森林在數百萬年間經歷了徹底的石化。
2.
嚇呆, 驚呆
the state of being so frightened that one is unable to move or think
範例:
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She stood in complete petrifaction as the monster approached.
當怪物靠近時，她完全嚇呆了。
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The sudden news caused a moment of petrifaction among the audience.
突如其來的消息讓觀眾們瞬間驚呆了。