ossified
US /ˈɑː.sə.faɪd/
UK /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪd/
形容词
1.
僵化的, 硬化的, 墨守成规的
having become rigid or conventional; unable to change
示例:
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Their political views have become completely ossified over the years.
他们的政治观点多年来已经完全僵化。
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The company's management structure became ossified, making it difficult to adapt to new market demands.
公司的管理结构变得僵化，难以适应新的市场需求。
2.
骨化的, 钙化的
turned into bone or bony tissue
示例:
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The cartilage in his knee had completely ossified.
他膝盖的软骨已经完全骨化。
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In some reptiles, parts of the skin can become ossified to form protective plates.
在一些爬行动物中，皮肤的一部分可以骨化形成保护性骨板。