mum·mi·fy
verb/ˈmʌmɪfaɪ/
/ˈmʌmɪfaɪ/
[usually passive]Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they mummify | /ˈmʌmɪfaɪ/ /ˈmʌmɪfaɪ/ |
he / she / it mummifies | /ˈmʌmɪfaɪz/ /ˈmʌmɪfaɪz/ |
past simple mummified | /ˈmʌmɪfaɪd/ /ˈmʌmɪfaɪd/ |
past participle mummified | /ˈmʌmɪfaɪd/ /ˈmʌmɪfaɪd/ |
-ing form mummifying | /ˈmʌmɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmʌmɪfaɪɪŋ/ |
- to preserve a dead body by treating it with special oils and wrapping it in cloth
synonym embalm把(尸体)制成木乃伊 - be mummified Animals held such a prominent place in ancient Egyptian society that tens of millions were mummified.
动物在古埃及社会中占有如此重要的地位,数以千万计的动物被制成木乃伊。 - a mummified body/cat
木乃伊尸体/猫
- be mummified Animals held such a prominent place in ancient Egyptian society that tens of millions were mummified.