/ɪˈməʊbəlaɪz ||; ɪˈmobḷˌaɪz/(also -ise) verb [T] to prevent sb/sth from moving or working normally 使不能正常活动或运作: The railways have been completely immobilized by the strike. 这次工潮使铁路完全瘫痪。This device immobilizes the car to prevent it being stolen. 这种装置使汽车无法动弹，免被人偷走。 [OPP] mobilize 反义词为mobilize