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.