"palaeontologist" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 古生物学家

Definition

古生物学家是研究化石以了解过去生命（比如古代动植物）的科学家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“古生物学家”是学术和正式用语，常和“化石”“恐龙”“博物馆”等词一起出现，仅指专业人士，不用于爱好者。

Examples

The palaeontologist found a dinosaur bone.

这位**古生物学家**发现了一块恐龙骨头。

My sister wants to be a palaeontologist when she grows up.

我妹妹长大后想成为**古生物学家**。

The museum invited a palaeontologist to give a talk.

博物馆请来了一位**古生物学家**讲座。

As a palaeontologist, she travels around the world searching for fossils.

作为**古生物学家**，她到世界各地寻找化石。

You need a degree to become a palaeontologist.

成为**古生物学家**需要学位。

Many kids dream of being a palaeontologist after watching dinosaur movies.

很多孩子看完恐龙电影后梦想成为**古生物学家**。