| 释义 |
●ˌseize ˈup1. if a machine or a part of a machine seizes up, it stops moving or working correctly （机器或部件）停止运转，发生故障，失灵◆The engine seized up after only three weeks.
发动机只用了三个星期就坏了。◆ (figurative) The whole city seized up (= no traffic, etc. was able to move) during the blizzard.
遭受暴风雪袭击期间，全市陷入瘫痪。2. if a part of your body seizes up, it becomes stiff and you are unable to move it easily （身体部位）发僵，变僵硬◆My legs were beginning to seize up and I needed a rest.
我腿麻了，需要休息一下。[v + adv] |