strike down

动词 strike down:

1. declare null and void; make ineffective
   同义词：cancel
2. cause to die, especially suddenly
3. cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
   同义词：fell, drop, cut down

1. Many excellent intellectuals at the peak of their careers have been struck down by heart disease.
   许多优秀的知识分子在其事业的高峰期被心脏病拖垮了。
2. A child was struck down by lightning in the storm.
   暴风雨中，一个小孩被雷电击倒。