paralysis

noun

UK/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/
US/pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Definitions of paralysis noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A condition where one loses the ability to move all or part of their body due to illness or injury.

    瘫痪

    • Certain neurological disorders can result in paralysis.

      某些神经系统疾病可能导致瘫痪。

    • Following the accident, he experienced paralysis in his lower body.

      事故后,他的下半身出现了瘫痪。

    • A stroke can cause paralysis on one side of the body.

      中风可能导致身体一侧瘫痪。

  2. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A situation characterized by an inability to take action or make progress; a state of stagnation or inaction.

    (行动)停滞;瘫痪

    • The project fell into paralysis due to a deadlock in leadership.

      由于领导层陷入僵局,这个项目陷入了停顿。

    • The committee experienced a paralysis of decision-making in the face of so much opposition.

      面对如此多的反对意见,委员会的决策陷入了停滞。

    • During the economic crisis, the country experienced economic paralysis.

      在经济危机期间,该国经历了经济停滞。