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 machine in the factory seized up, halting production for hours.
工厂里的机器卡住了，导致生产停滞了几个小时。
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
After sitting for hours, his legs seized up, making it difficult to stand.
坐了数小时后，他的腿僵住了，使得站立变得困难。
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。
