paralyze
US /ˈper.əl.aɪz/
UK /ˈpær.əl.aɪz/
动词
1.
使瘫痪, 使麻痹
to make a person or animal unable to move all or part of their body
示例:
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A stroke can paralyze one side of the body.
中风可以使身体一侧瘫痪。
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The venom of the spider can paralyze its prey.
蜘蛛的毒液可以麻痹它的猎物。
2.
使瘫痪, 使停滞
to stop all or most movement or activity in something, or to make it unable to function
示例:
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The strike threatened to paralyze the city's transport system.
罢工威胁要使城市交通系统瘫痪。
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Fear can sometimes paralyze people, preventing them from acting.
恐惧有时会使人瘫痪，阻止他们采取行动。