"fossilized" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 已化石化

Definition

经过很长时间变成化石。也可以指某事物过时、不再变化或停滞不前。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既用于科学（真正变成化石）也用于比喻（思想、习惯过时僵化）。如“fossilized beliefs”指陈旧观念。在语言学习中也可指固定性错误。

Examples

The dinosaur bones became fossilized over millions of years.

恐龙骨头经过数百万年已经**化石化**了。

We found fossilized leaves in the rock.

我们在岩石中发现了**化石化**的叶子。

The shells are fossilized in the mud.

贝壳被**化石化**在泥里。

Some people hold on to fossilized traditions that never change.

有些人坚持**化石化**的传统，永远不改变。

That rule feels a bit fossilized—maybe it's time for an update.

这条规定有点**僵化**——也许该更新了。

In language learning, fossilized mistakes can be hard to unlearn.

在语言学习中，**化石化**错误很难改正。