paralysis
英 [p?'r?l?s?s]
美 [p?'r?l?s?s]
中文詞源
paralysis 癱瘓來自paralyse,癱瘓。
英文詞源
- paralysis (n.)
- 1520s, from Latin paralysis, from Greek paralysis "paralysis, palsy," literally "loosening," from paralyein "disable, enfeeble," from para- "beside" (see para- (1)) + lyein "loosen, untie" (see lose).
Figurative use from 1813. Earlier form was paralysie (late 14c., see palsy). Old English equivalent was lyft adl (see left (adj.)) or crypelnes "crippleness."
雙語例句
- 1. Poison from the weaver fish causes paralysis, swelling, and nausea.
- 龍的毒素會引起癱瘓、腫脹和惡心。
來自柯林斯例句
- 2. The paralysis of the leadership leaves the army without its supreme command.
- 領導層癱瘓導致軍隊沒有最高指揮。
來自柯林斯例句
- 3. paralysis of both legs
- 雙腿癱瘓
來自《權威詞典》
- 4. An attack of paralysis seized him.
- 他突然癱瘓了.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
- 5. Its effects on the nervous system include weakness, paralysis, and tingling in the hands and feet.
- 它對神經系統的影響包括虛弱、麻痹與手腳刺痛。
來自柯林斯例句