petrify
US /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
UK /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
動詞
1.
石化, 變成石頭
change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing its original substance with a calcareous or siliceous material
範例:
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Over millions of years, the wood began to petrify, turning into stone.
數百萬年來，木頭開始石化，變成了石頭。
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The ancient forest was petrified by volcanic ash.
古老的森林被火山灰石化了。
2.
嚇呆, 使石化
make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move or think
範例:
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The sudden loud noise petrified the small child.
突如其來的巨響把小孩子嚇呆了。
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She was petrified with fear when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛時嚇呆了。
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