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paralyze

/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/

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to make someone unable to move, or stop a system from working

使瘫痪；使无法运作

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A cyberattack could paralyze the city's payment system.
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网络攻击可能使全市的支付系统瘫痪。
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/

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