paralysis
/pəˈræləsɪs/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6103 in the learning path
瘫痪；麻痹
Definitions
n. loss of the ability to move part or all of the body
瘫痪；麻痹
n. a state in which action or progress becomes impossible
停滞；无法行动
Example
The injury caused temporary paralysis in his left leg.
这次受伤导致他的左腿暂时瘫痪。
Political disagreements can lead to administrative paralysis, delaying essential decisions on housing and public transport.
政治分歧可能导致行政停滞，延误有关住房和公共交通的重要决策。
Collocations
- temporary paralysis
- partial paralysis
- political paralysis
- sleep paralysis
Word family
- paralyse (v.)
- paralysed (adj.)
- paralytic (adj.)
Usage tip
既指身体瘫痪，也可比喻机构或决策陷入停滞。
FAQ
- What does paralysis mean?
- loss of the ability to move part or all of the body a state in which action or progress becomes impossible
- How is paralysis pronounced?
- UK /pəˈræləsɪs/, US /pəˈræləsɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
