to knock out
[phrase form: knock]
01
击倒, 使失去知觉
to make someone or something unconscious
Transitive: to knock out sb/sth
例子
The sudden impact of the car crash could knock out the driver.
车祸的突然冲击可能会击昏司机。
1.1
击倒, knockout
to defeat an opponent in boxing by making them fall unconscious or unable to get up
Transitive: to knock out an opponent
例子
He trained hard to improve his punching skills and increase his chances of knocking out his opponent.
他刻苦训练以提高他的拳击技巧，并增加击倒对手的机会。
02
淘汰, 击败
to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition
Transitive: to knock out a competitor
例子
The underdog team managed to knock out the reigning champions in the tournament.
不被看好的队伍在比赛中成功淘汰了卫冕冠军。
03
摧毁, 使失效
to forcefully destroy or break something
Transitive: to knock out sth
例子
The car accident was so severe that it knocked out the entire front end of the vehicle.
车祸非常严重，以至于摧毁了整个车辆的前端。
04
倒空, 移除
to empty, typically referring to the removal of tobacco from a container
Transitive: to knock out tobacco or ash
例子
She needed to knock out the old tobacco from the cigar before lighting it.
她需要在点燃雪茄之前敲出旧的烟草。
05
惊艳, 震撼
to amaze someone to the point where they are filled with admiration or wonder
Transitive: to knock out sb
例子
Her stunning performance on stage really knocked the audience out.
她在舞台上的惊艳表演真的震撼了观众。
06
完成, 搞定
to finish a task, often quickly and efficiently
Transitive: to knock out a task
例子
He managed to knock out all the paperwork in record time.
他设法在创纪录的时间内完成了所有的文书工作。
07
通过敲击特定的模式来传达信息, 通过编码的敲击声传递信息
to convey a message by making specific knocking sounds or patterns
Transitive: to knock out a message
例子
In the spy movie, the agent knocked out a secret message on the door.
在这部间谍电影中，特工通过敲门传达了一条秘密信息。
08
击倒, 使入睡
to cause someone to fall asleep
Transitive: to knock out sb
例子
After a long day at work, a warm cup of herbal tea can help knock you out and promote relaxation.
在漫长的一天工作之后，一杯温暖的草药茶可以帮助击倒你并促进放松。
09
消除, 根除
to remove something, often swiftly and completely
Transitive: to knock out sth
例子
The new pest control method effectively knocked out the infestation of insects in the house.
新的害虫控制方法有效地清除了家中的昆虫侵扰。
to knock oneself out
01
to exert a great deal of effort or energy
例子
She decided to knock herself out and finish the project before the deadline.
knock yourself out
01
used to say that someone can do as they please
Dialect
American
American
Idiom
Informal例子
If you enjoy dancing, the dance floor is open, so go ahead and knock yourself out.
