poleaxe
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/ˈpəʊlæks/
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/ˈpəʊlæks/
to knock someone down with a heavy blow
The wrestler poleaxed his opponent with a powerful punch.
摔跤手用一记有力的拳头将对手击倒。
to shock or surprise someone greatly
The news of the sudden layoff poleaxed the entire team.
突如其来的裁员消息让整个团队震惊。