immobilize
immobilise, v [Tn]
1 prevent (sth) from moving or operating normally 使(某物)不動、 固定或不能正常運作
A whole tank regiment was completely immobilized by enemy air attacks. 敵軍的空襲將整個坦克團完全鉗制住了.
This alarm immobilizes the car. 這種警報一發出, 汽車就停止不動了.
The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes. 公司因一連串的罷工而陷於癱瘓.
2 keep (a patient, abroken limb, etc) completely still, in order to help recovery固定(病人、 斷肢等)以助復元.