immobilize, immobilise

v [Tn] 1 prevent (sth) from moving or operating normally 使（某物）不动、 固定或不能正常运作: A whole tank regiment was completely immobilized by enemy air attacks. 敌军的空袭将整个坦克团完全钳制住了. * This alarm immobilizes the car. 这种警报一发出, 汽车就停止不动了. * The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes. 公司因一连串的罢工而陷於瘫痪. 2 keep (a patient, abroken limb, etc) completely still, in order to help recovery固定（病人、 断肢等）以助复元.

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