"palaeontologist" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 古生物學家

Definition

古生物學家是研究化石來瞭解過去生命（比如古代動植物）的科學家。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「古生物學家」為正式學術用語，常與「化石」、「恐龍」、「博物館」等詞搭配，只指專業人士，不適用於業餘愛好者。

Examples

The palaeontologist found a dinosaur bone.

這位**古生物學家**發現了一塊恐龍骨頭。

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

我妹妹長大後想成為**古生物學家**。

The museum invited a palaeontologist to give a talk.

博物館請來了一位**古生物學家**演講。

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

作為**古生物學家**，她到世界各地尋找化石。

You need a degree to become a palaeontologist.

成為**古生物學家**需要學位。

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

很多孩子看完恐龍電影後夢想成為**古生物學家**。