vt. 使成化石, 使陈腐

vi. 变成化石, 变陈腐

Fossilize \Fos"sil*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fossilized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Fossilizing}.] [Cf. F. fossiliser.]
1. To convert into a fossil; to petrify; as, to fossilize
bones or wood.

2. To cause to become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, as by
fossilization; to mummify; to deaden.

Ten layers of birthdays on a woman's head
Are apt to fossilize her girlish mirth. --Mrs.
Browning.


Fossilize \Fos"sil*ize\, v. i.
1. To become fossil.

2. To become antiquated, rigid, or fixed, beyond the
influence of change or progress.