Tìm kiếm
to kick back
[phrase form: kick]
01
đột ngột lùi lại, lùi lại
to suddenly move backward due to a strong impact or force
Intransitive
Example
When the engine started, the lawnmower 's blade kicked back and struck the operator 's leg.
The explosive force made the door kick back, nearly hitting the person behind it.
The powerful recoil of the shotgun caused it to kick back, surprising the shooter.
02
nghỉ ngơi, thư giãn
to unwind and relax, often by engaging in leisure activities or resting
Intransitive
Example
We should all kick back and enjoy a barbecue in the backyard this weekend.
After a long day of hiking, they decided to kick back and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
The beach is the perfect place to kick back and soak up the sun.
03
hối lộ, đưa tiền đen
to make an illegal or unethical payment, typically in exchange for favors, services, or influence
Transitive: to kick back a sum of money
Example
The company 's executives were caught kicking back large sums of money to government officials in exchange for lucrative contracts.
The boss offered to kick back a percentage of the profits to those who helped secure the deal.
Some contractors kick back a portion of their earnings to dishonest inspectors to ensure their projects are approved.
Ví dụ
When the engine started, the lawnmower's blade kicked back and struck the operator's leg.
The explosive force made the door kick back, nearly hitting the person behind it.
The powerful recoil of the shotgun caused it to kick back, surprising the shooter.
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