par·a·lyze /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/
(vt.)使癱瘓,使痲痺
par·a·lyze /ˈpærəˌlaɪz/ 及物動詞
使痲痺,使癱瘓
Par·a·lyze v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paralyzed p. pr. & vb. n. Paralyzing ]
1. To affect or strike with paralysis or palsy.
2. Fig.: To unnerve; to destroy or impair the energy of; to render ineffective; as, the occurrence paralyzed the community; despondency paralyzed his efforts.
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paralyze
v 1: make powerless and unable to function; "The bureaucracy
paralyzes the entire operation" [syn: paralyse]
2: cause to be paralyzed and immobile; "The poison paralyzed
him"; "Fear paralyzed her" [syn: paralyse]