petrify
US /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
UK /ˈpet.rə.faɪ/
动词
1.
石化, 变成石头
change (organic matter) into a stony substance by encrusting or replacing its original substance with a calcareous or siliceous material
示例:
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Over millions of years, the wood began to petrify, turning into stone.
数百万年来，木头开始石化，变成了石头。
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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.
吓呆, 使石化
make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move or think
示例:
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The sudden loud noise petrified the small child.
突如其来的巨响把小孩子吓呆了。
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She was petrified with fear when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时吓呆了。
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