To be overwhelmed with extreme fear or apprehension, causing one to stand still with heavy feet and sigh repeatedly; to be paralyzed by fright.
听到突如其来的巨响，他吓得重足累息，一动也不敢动。
Upon hearing the sudden loud noise, he was so terrified that he stood rooted to the spot, breathing heavily, unable to move a muscle.
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