paralysis
[pə'ræl.ə.sɪs] (plural paralyses)
noun countable or uncountable
■when you are unable to move all or part of your body because of illness or injury 麻痹，瘫痪•Some nervous disorders can produce paralysis.有些神经紊乱有可能导致瘫痪。 ■when you are unable to take action 不知所措；（行动）瘫痪，停顿•political paralysis政治瘫痪状态 |