시신을 방부 처리하고 천으로 감싸 미라로 만들다
to preserve a body by embalming and wrapping it in cloth, especially as practiced in ancient Egypt
예문:
"Ancient Egyptians used complex rituals and oils to mummify the bodies of their pharaohs."
"The priest was tasked to mummify the remains to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife."
극한의 환경에 노출시켜 시신이나 유기물을 바싹 말려 보존하다
to dry up and preserve something, such as a body or organic matter, through exposure to extreme conditions
예문:
"The intense desert heat can mummify a fallen animal in just a few days."
"The cold, dry air of the high mountains helped to mummify the fruit naturally."
미라처럼 바싹 마르거나 시들게 되다
to become dried up or shriveled like a mummy
예문:
"Without any moisture in the tomb, the organic materials began to mummify over the centuries."
"The leaves will mummify and turn brittle if left in the direct sun for too long."