Definition
When a particular trait is taken away from someone, it is due to circumstances that prevent the trait from being maintained.
印為某種情境而失去某種特質
Under pressure, the artist's creativity was knocked out of him.
在壓力下，藝術家的創造力被擊垮了。
The hardships of life knocked the passion out of him, completely changing who he was.
生活的艱辛擊垮了他的熱情，徹底改變了他。
The failure knocked her confidence out of her, making her more cautious.
失敗擊垮了她的自信心，使她變得更加謹慎。