paralyzing
US /ˈper.əl.aɪz.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpær.əl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
形容詞
1.
癱瘓性, 麻痺性
causing a loss of the ability to move or feel in part or most of the body
範例:
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The accident left him with a paralyzing injury.
那次事故給他留下了癱瘓性損傷。
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The venom of the snake has a paralyzing effect.
蛇毒具有麻痺性作用。
2.
令人癱瘓的, 使人麻痺的
making someone unable to think or act normally, often due to fear or shock
範例:
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The news had a paralyzing effect on the entire community.
這個消息對整個社區產生了癱瘓性影響。
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Fear can be a paralyzing emotion.
恐懼可能是一種令人癱瘓的情緒。