If someone is struck down , especially by an illness, they are killed or severely harmed by it. ( WRITTEN )
Frank had been struck down by a massive heart attack.
PHRASAL VERB : usu passive , be V-ed P
If someone is struck down , especially by an illness, they are killed or severely harmed by it. ( WRITTEN )
Frank had been struck down by a massive heart attack.
PHRASAL VERB : usu passive , be V-ed P
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006