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."
双语例句
1. Poison from the weaver fish causes paralysis, swelling, and nausea.
龙的毒素会引起瘫痪、肿胀和恶心。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The paralysis of the leadership leaves the army without its supreme command.
领导层瘫痪导致军队没有最高指挥。
来自柯林斯例句
3. paralysis of both legs
双腿瘫痪
来自《权威词典》
4. An attack of paralysis seized him.
他突然瘫痪了.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Its effects on the nervous system include weakness, paralysis, and tingling in the hands and feet.
