paralyse
/ˈpærəlaɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6612 in the learning path
使瘫痪；使麻痹
Definitions
v. to cause someone to lose the ability to move
使瘫痪；使麻痹
v. to prevent someone or something from acting or functioning
使无法行动；使停顿
Example
The injury paralysed his legs, but his arms remained strong.
这次受伤使他的双腿瘫痪，但他的双臂仍然有力。
Severe flooding can paralyse urban transport systems, preventing essential workers from reaching hospitals and other services.
严重洪灾可能使城市交通系统瘫痪，导致关键岗位人员无法到达医院和其他服务机构。
Collocations
- be paralysed by fear
- paralyse transport
- be partially paralysed
Word family
- paralysis (n.)
- paralysed (adj.)
- paralysing (adj.)
Synonyms
- immobilise
- incapacitate
Usage tip
英式拼写为paralyse，美式为paralyze。
FAQ
- What does paralyse mean?
- to cause someone to lose the ability to move to prevent someone or something from acting or functioning
- How is paralyse pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærəlaɪz/, US /ˈpærəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
