n. the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil
a. characteristic of a fossil
n. 化石, 古物
a. 化石的, 陈腐的, 守旧的
1. The scientist discovered a fossil of a dinosaur in the desert.
科学家在沙漠中发现了一块恐龙化石。
2. Fossils help us understand what life was like millions of years ago.
化石帮助我们了解数百万年前的生活是什么样的。
3. The museum has an impressive collection of ancient fossils.
这家博物馆拥有一套令人印象深刻的古代化石收藏。