paralyze
/ˈpærəlaɪz/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6418 in the learning path
使瘫痪；使麻痹
Definitions
v. Make someone unable to move all or part of their body.
使瘫痪；使麻痹
v. Prevent a system from functioning or a person from acting.
使停摆；使无法行动
Example
Some spinal injuries can paralyze both of a person's legs.
某些脊柱损伤会导致双腿瘫痪。
Severe flooding can paralyze urban transport networks, preventing workers from reaching essential services and workplaces.
严重洪灾会使城市交通网络瘫痪，导致劳动者无法前往基本服务场所和工作地点。
Collocations
- paralyze transport
- paralyzed by fear
- partially paralyzed
Word family
- paralysis (n.)
- paralytic (adj.)
- paralyzed (adj.)
Synonyms
- immobilize
Usage tip
美式拼写paralyze；英式通常写paralyse。
FAQ
- What does paralyze mean?
- Make someone unable to move all or part of their body. Prevent a system from functioning or a person from acting.
- How is paralyze pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærəlaɪz/, US /ˈpærəlaɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
