"mummification" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 木乃伊化

Definition

将尸体通过干燥和化学处理等方法保存起来的过程，这在古埃及和其他一些文化中很常见。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

此词多用于历史、考古或科学语境，尤其涉及古埃及的埋葬习俗。有时喻指极端的保存行为。在日常对话中并不常用。

Examples

Mummification was an important process in ancient Egypt.

**木乃伊化**在古埃及是一个重要的过程。

Many cultures have practiced mummification for religious reasons.

许多文化为了宗教原因进行**木乃伊化**。

Modern science studies the effects of mummification on bodies.

现代科学研究**木乃伊化**对尸体的影响。

The secrets of ancient mummification have fascinated historians for centuries.

古代**木乃伊化**的秘密让历史学家着迷了几个世纪。

Some discoveries show that mummification methods varied greatly between regions.

有些发现表明**木乃伊化**方法在不同地区差异很大。

After learning about mummification in class, I wanted to visit the museum to see a real mummy.

在课堂上了解了**木乃伊化**后，我想去博物馆看真正的木乃伊。