单词 | petrify |
释义 | Word Frequency petrify(ˈpɛtrɪˌfaɪ) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied 1. (tr; often passive) to convert (organic material, esp plant material) into a fossilized form by impregnation with dissolved minerals so that the original appearance is preserved 2. to make or become dull, unresponsive, insensitive, etc; deaden 3. (tr; often passive) to stun or daze with horror, fear, etc Derived forms petrifier (ˈpetriˌfier) noun Word origin C16: from French pétrifier, ultimately from Greek petra stone, rock |
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