
immobilized
词源
源自法语 immobiliser,由拉丁语 in- (不) + mobilis (可移动的) 组合而成,字面意思是'使不能移动'。
adjective
❶ 指人或物体被固定、无法移动的状态,常用于描述因受伤、恐惧或外力作用导致的静止状态。
“The injured player was immobilized on the field.”
(受伤的球员在球场上动弹不得。)
“Fear immobilized her as the bear approached.”
(当熊靠近时,恐惧让她僵在原地。)
❶ 在医学或生物学中,指通过物理或化学方法使细胞、酶等固定不动以进行研究或治疗。
“The enzyme was immobilized on a membrane for the experiment.”
(实验中酶被固定在膜上。)
“Immobilized cells are often used in bioreactors.”
(固定化细胞常用于生物反应器。)
verb
❶ 使某人或某物无法移动或行动,通常通过物理约束或心理影响实现。
“The accident immobilized three lanes of traffic.”
(事故导致三条车道无法通行。)
“Shock immobilized her when she heard the news.”
(听到消息时,震惊让她呆若木鸡。)
常见短语
immobilized with fear — 形容因极度恐惧而无法移动或反应的状态。
“She stood immobilized with fear as the snake slithered by.”
(当蛇滑过时,她因恐惧而僵立不动。)
immobilized vehicle — 指因故障、事故或法律原因无法行驶的车辆。
“The police tagged the immobilized vehicle for towing.”
(警方给无法移动的车辆贴上了拖车标签。)