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fossil

Pronunciación: [fɑːsl]

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Cómo usar fossil en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «science»

(noun) a fossil is the remains or traces of plants and animals that lived a long time ago. These can be bones or even footprints that have turned into rock over many years. Scientists study fossils to learn about how life was in the past.

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The museum had a huge dinosaur fossil that amazed all the kids.

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We didn't find any fossils at the beach this time, which was disappointing.

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What type of fossil did you find during your field trip?

Contexto: «metaphor»

(noun) when we call someone 'a fossil', we mean they are very old-fashioned or unable to change with new ideas. It’s like saying they belong to a time that has passed.

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My grandfather loves old music, and he always jokes that he's just a 'fossil' at heart.

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She doesn’t want to be seen as a fossil when it comes to using modern technology.

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Do you think some people are outdated like fossils when it comes to new trends?

Cómo se pronuncia fossil

Pronunciación: [fɑːsl]

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