fossilize
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/ˈfɑːsəlaɪz/
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/ˈfɒsəlaɪz/
When something like an animal or plant becomes a fossil, it means it has turned into stone after many years.
Over time, the bones fossilized and were discovered by scientists.
時間とともに、骨が化石になり、科学者によって発見されました。
When something or someone becomes stuck in a certain way and cannot change or develop, it is said to be fossilized.
The old traditions have fossilized and need to be updated.
古い伝統は硬直してしまっており、更新する必要があります。