knock something out

Related to word: knock

Phrasal Verb

Definition (破坏)

  1. When something, like a device, is rendered nonfunctional or damaged by an external factor.

    使(设备等)无法运转;遭受损坏

    • The blizzard knocked out the power systems, causing a blackout across the city.

      暴风雪使电力系统瘫痪,导致整个城市停电。

    • The strong winds knocked out the roof tiles, making the house uninhabitable.

      强风吹掉了屋顶的瓦片,使房子无法居住。

    • The lightning strike knocked out the equipment, rendering it completely damaged.

      雷击损坏了设备,使其完全报废。

Definition (生产)

  1. to create something swiftly without much attention to detail

    快速完成;匆忙制作

    • She knocked out a report in just two hours.

      她只花了两个小时就匆匆完成了一份报告。

    • He knocked out a few sketches quickly in preparation for the design meeting.

      他迅速画了几张草图,为设计会议做准备。

    • She had to work overtime to knock out the project before the deadline.

      她不得不加班赶在截止日期前完成这个项目。