to knock back
Pronunciation
/nˈɑːk bˈæk/
British pronunciation
/nˈɒk bˈak/

英語での「knock back」の定義と意味

to knock back
01

一気に飲む, がぶ飲みする

to drink quickly or consume a beverage in a rapid or forceful manner
to knock back definition and meaning
example
He often knocks back a few glasses of beer after work to unwind.
彼は仕事の後によくビールを数杯飲み干すことでリラックスします。
They 've been knocking back shots of tequila all night, celebrating their friend's birthday.
彼らは友達の誕生日を祝って、一晩中テキーラのショットを一気に飲んでいた
02

多額の費用がかかる, 大きな出費を強いる

to cost someone a significant amount of money
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
The new car knocked them back several thousand dollars.
新車は彼らに数千ドルかかった
The unexpected medical expenses are really knocking them back financially.
予期せぬ医療費は本当に彼らを経済的に打ちのめしています
03

阻む, 遅らせる

to prevent someone from succeeding or making further advancements
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
The rejection of their grant application really knocked them back.
彼らの助成金申請の拒否は本当に彼らを後退させた
The ongoing economic crisis is knocking many businesses back, hindering their growth and development.
現在の経済危機は多くの企業を後退させ、その成長と発展を妨げています。
04

衝撃を与える, ショックを与える

to shock someone with unexpected information or events
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
The news of his sudden illness really knocks everyone back.
彼の突然の病気の知らせは 本当に皆を驚かせました.
The unexpected cancellation of the event is really knocking people back.
予期せぬイベントの中止は、人々を本当に後退させています
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