knock

[nɒk]
vb
to give a blow or push to; strike
to rap sharply with the knuckles, a hard object, etc, esp to capture attention
to knock at the door
to make or force by striking
to knock a hole in the wall
to collide (with)
to bring into a certain condition by hitting or pushing
to knock someone unconscious
to criticize adversely; belittle
to knock someone's work
Also called: pink (of an internal-combustion engine) to emit a characteristic metallic noise as a result of faulty combustion
(of a bearing, esp one in an engine) to emit a regular characteristic sound as a result of wear
to have sexual intercourse with (a person)
n
a blow, push, or rap.the sound so caused
the sound of knocking in an engine or bearing
a misfortune, rebuff, or setback
unfavourable criticism
(in cricket) an innings or a spell of batting
See knock about See knock back See knock down See knock off See knock-on See knockout See knock up
- 习惯用语
- knock a person into the middle of next week to hit a person with a very heavy blow
- knock one's head against to have a violent or unpleasant encounter with (adverse facts or circumstances)
- knock on the head to daze or kill (a person) by striking on the head.effectively to prevent the further development of (a plan)