immobilize

动词 immobilize:

1. hold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; of capital
   同义词：immobilise
2. to hold fast or prevent from moving
   同义词：trap, pin, immobilise
3. make defenseless
   同义词：immobilise
4. convert (assets) into fixed capital
   同义词：immobilise
5. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
   同义词：freeze, block, immobilise
6. cause to be unable to move
   同义词：immobilise

1. This alarm immobilizes the car.
   这种警报一发出，汽车就停止不动了。
2. A whole tank regiment was completely immobilized by enemy air attacks.
   敌军的空袭将整个坦克团完全钳制住了。
3. The firm has been immobilized by a series of strikes.
   公司因一连串的罢工而陷於瘫痪。

im.mo.bi.lize

v.tr.（及物动词）
im.mo.bi.lized,im.mo.bi.liz.ing,im.mo.bi.liz.es
To render immobile.
使固定
To fix the position of (a joint or fractured limb), as with a splint or cast.
固定：用夹板或模子固定（联结的或骨折的四肢）的位置
To impede movement or use of:
使不能调动：阻止某物的运动或使用：
例句：
Severe weather immobilized the rescue team.
恶劣的天气使救援队丧失了机动性

Economics
【经济学】
To withdraw (specie) from circulation and reserve as security for other money.
将硬币抽回：从流通中回收（硬币）并储备起来作为其他货币的安全保证
To convert (floating capital) into fixed capital.
把（流动资本）转变为固定资本

【引伸】
immo.biliza.tion
immo.biliz.er
n.（名词）