immobilizer
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/ɪˈməʊbəlaɪzər/
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/ɪˈməʊbəlaɪzə(r)/
A device that prevents a car from being started or moved without authorization.
The car thief was unable to start the vehicle because it had an immobilizer.
这名偷车贼无法启动车辆,因为它装有一个防盗装置。