petrify someone 使某人吓呆
petrify with fear 吓得僵住
be petrified of 害怕得僵住
petrified wood 石化木
petrify the mind 使思想僵化
1. The sudden noise petrifies him instantly.
突如其来的声音让他瞬间僵住。
2. She petrifies when she sees a snake.
她看到蛇时会吓得动弹不得。
3. The horror movie petrifies the audience.
这部恐怖电影让观众惊恐不已。
4. He was petrified by the unexpected announcement.
他被突如其来的宣布吓呆了。
A: Does the idea of speaking in public petrifies you?
A：在公共场合讲话会让你感到恐惧吗？
B: Yes, it really petrifies me.
B：是的，这真的让我非常紧张。
1) 因恐惧或震惊而僵住
2) 使人无法行动或思考
3) 指生物或物质石化过程
4) 表示极度心理压力状态
1. 使恐惧或震惊而僵住
e.g.
The loud explosion petrifies the crowd.
巨大的爆炸声让人群僵住。
2. 使石化；变为化石状态
e.g.
Minerals can petrify organic material over time.
矿物质可以逐渐使有机物石化。
verb
1. To make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or act, or to turn organic material into stone-like substance.
Synonym: paralyze, stun, immobilize