pole-axe

v [Tn] 1 strike (sb/sth) down with a pole-axe 用长柄斧砍或劈（某人[某物]）: (fig 比喻) The punch caught him on the jaw, and he sank down pole-axed, ie completely knocked out. 他颌部挨了一记重拳立即瘫倒在地上. 2 (usu passive 通常用於被动语态) (fig 比喻) overwhelm (sb) with surprise and distress 使（某人）因惊愕、 悲痛而手足无措: We were all absolutely pole-axed by the terrible news. 那可怕的消息传来, 我们都吓得不知所措.

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