paralysis的词源

英文词源

paralysis (n.)

1520s, from Latin paralysis, from Greek paralysis "paralysis, palsy," literally "loosening," from paralyein "disable, enfeeble," from para- "beside" (see para- (1)) + lyein "loosen, untie" (see lose).

Figurative use from 1813. Earlier form was paralysie (late 14c., see palsy). Old English equivalent was lyft adl (see left (adj.)) or crypelnes "crippleness."

中文词源

paralysis：瘫痪，麻痹

来源于希腊语paralusis

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paralysis：瘫痪

来自paralyse,瘫痪。