to seize up
[phrase form: seize]
01
卡住, 停滞
(of a machine or system) to stop working because its parts have become stuck or jammed
例子
The car 's brakes seized up, causing a dangerous situation on the road.
汽车的刹车卡住了，导致路上出现了危险情况。
02
僵硬, 麻木
to become stiff or immobile, typically referring to a part of the body
例子
Do n't sit in one position for too long; your back might seize up.
不要在一个位置坐太久；你的背可能会僵硬。
