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immobilize

🇬🇧 UK/i'mәubilaiz/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

v.

To prevent something or someone from moving or taking action

使不能动,使固定,使瘫痪

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
mobmove
+
ilconnector
+
izeto make, to become
=immobilize

Common Collocations

  • 1.immobilize forces制伏军队
  • 2.immobilize opposition使反对意见失效

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The doctor used a cast to immobilize the broken arm.

  • 2.

    The police immobilized the suspect to prevent his escape.

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