闷棍 meaning in English
staggering blow
Examples
- Once again he felt an unpleasant shock .
他又觉得象是挨了一闷棍。 - The boy recoiled a step, and caught his breath, for the thing hit him rather sudden; but the aspect which he took on was very, very respectful .
那孩子往后里倒退了一步，并且咽了一口凉气；这才是抽冷子给他一闷棍呢。瞧他脸子上的神气，可真是毕恭毕敬。