immobilization
noun[ U ]
(UK usuallyimmobilisation)uk /ɪˌməʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us /ɪˌmoʊ.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of stopping something or someone from moving: 固定;流动的停止
Braces can help in immobilization of the joints for treating fractures.
A steering-wheel immobilization device helps to prevent car theft.方向盘固定装置有助于防止汽车被盗。
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immobilize
It required six weeks' immobilization in a cast for her broken leg to heal.
Muscle atrophy is a common problem for patients experiencing prolonged immobilization from injuries.
A splint is used for support or immobilization of a limb.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Immobility
anti-jamming
be locked in something
boxed in
budge
cataleptic
frozen
jam
jammed
lifelessly
lock
motionless
motionlessly
moveless
pin
standing
statically
stationary
stock-still
time stands stillidiom
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