pole-axe
/ˈpəul æks; `polˌæks/ n
1 (formerly) axe for use in war, with a long handle （旧时）长柄战斧.
2 long-handled axe-like tool used, esp formerly, by butchers for killing cattle by hitting them on the head 长柄屠斧（尤指旧时屠宰牲畜用的）. pole-axe, v [Tn]
1 strike (sb/sth) down with a pole-axe 用长柄斧砍或劈（某人[某物]）
(fig 比喻) The punch caught him on the jaw, and he sank down pole-axed, ie completely knocked out. 他颌部挨了一记重拳立即瘫倒在地上.
2 (usu passive 通常用於被动语态) (fig 比喻) overwhelm (sb) with surprise and distress 使（某人）因惊愕、 悲痛而手足无措
We were all absolutely pole-axed by the terrible news. 那可怕的消息传来, 我们都吓得不知所措.