paralyse
UK/'pærәlais/US
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Definitions
v.
To make a person or part of the body unable to move; to bring something to a standstill (British spelling of paralyze)
使瘫痪，使麻痹；使停滞（paralyze 的英式拼写）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpara- (beside, disordered) + lyse (loosen, from Greek lyein), back-formed from paralysis = 'to loosen muscle control on one side,' to make unable to move. paralyse is the British spelling of paralyze. See paralysis for the full picture.
Root lyse still carries 11 more wordsUsage Guide
British spelling; American English uses paralyze. The noun is paralysis in both varieties.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The venom can paralyse its prey within seconds.
- 2.
Fear seemed to paralyse her completely.