poleax (US) verb
or British poleaxe /ˈpoʊlˌæks/ poleaxes; poleaxed; poleaxing
or British poleaxe /ˈpoʊlˌæks/ poleaxes; poleaxed; poleaxing
Learner's definition of POLEAX
[+ object]
: to hit and knock down (someone)击倒;打垮 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻