suspended animation

• n. 〈医〉(因窒息造成的)生活暂停；假死

英英释义

Noun:

1. a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times.
   北极冰川的解冻，一只史前年代被困其中处于假死状态的巨大螳螂苏醒！