immobilize
immobilise, v [Tn]
1 prevent (sth) from moving or operating normally 使(某物)不动、 固定或不能正常运作
A whole tank regiment was completely immobilized by enemy air attacks. 敌军的空袭将整个坦克团完全钳制住了.
This alarm immobilizes the car. 这种警报一发出, 汽车就停止不动了.
The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes. 公司因一连串的罢工而陷於瘫痪.
2 keep (a patient, abroken limb, etc) completely still, in order to help recovery固定(病人、 断肢等)以助复元.