immobilize
(UK usually immobilise) UK [ɪ'məʊ.bəl.aɪz] US [-'moʊ-] verb transitive
■to stop something or someone from moving 锁止•You can immobilize the car by removing the spark plugs.你拔去火花塞就能使汽车不能开动。 •The broken limb must be immobilized as soon as possible.已摔断的四肢应该尽快固定住。 |