瘫
paralysis; collapse
Meanings
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to suffer from paralysis; to be bedridden
Refers to loss of motor function in a part of the body, or being bedridden due to illness or injury.
He suffered hemiplegia on his left side after a stroke.
That car accident left him bedridden for an entire year.
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After falling down, the elderly person became paralyzed and could no longer stand up.
Patients with diabetes may develop lower limb paralysis if not treated promptly.
The accident left him completely paralyzed, requiring long-term care.
verb
to collapse; to break down
formalFigurative usage, used for systems, teams, or large-scale operations that cease to function properly.
A cyber attack caused the entire platform to collapse.
The heavy rainstorm paralyzed the city's traffic system.
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Overloaded work caused the factory's production line to break down.