knock-out
n
1 blow that knocks a boxer out 將對方擊倒而獲勝的一擊
He has won most of his fights by knock-outs. 他在拳賽中多以擊倒對方獲勝.
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a knock-out punch 將對手擊倒的一拳.
2 [attrib 作定語]
(of a drug) causing sleep or unconsciousness (指藥)引起昏迷的
knock-out drops/pills 麻醉滴劑[丸劑].
3 competition in which the loser of each successive round is eliminated 淘汰賽
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a knock-outtournament 淘汰賽.
4 (infml 口) outstandingly impressiveperson or thing 引人注目的人或物
She's an absolute knock-out, ie very beautiful. 她漂亮極了.
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a knock-out idea 絕妙的主意.