pal·sy /ˈpɔːlzɪ/ n. | vt. I n. 1. 麻痹,瘫痪 The man had palsy in his arm. 此人手臂瘫痪。 2. (不自主的)颤动;振动;摇晃 The old man shook with the palsy. 那老人不由自主地颤抖。 His whole body shook with the palsy of the motor. 他的整个身子随着发动机的振动而颤动。 3. 〈喻〉瘫痪,无能状态 II vt. 1. 使麻痹,使瘫痪 2. 使丧失能力,使无活动力 [< OFr paralisie < L paralysis]