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paralysis

/pɚæləsəs/

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1 · noun

loss of the ability to move a body part

瘫痪；麻痹

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The injury caused temporary paralysis in his left arm.
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这次受伤使他的左臂暂时失去活动能力。
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Pronunciation: /pɚæləsəs/

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