to kick around
[phrase form: kick]
01
非正式地讨论, 随意考虑
to discuss or consider something in an informal and casual manner
例子
We 've been kicking around the idea of a road trip this summer.
我们一直在讨论今年夏天去公路旅行的想法。
Let 's kick around a few concepts before settling on a design for the project.
在决定项目的设计之前，我们先讨论几个概念。
02
闲逛, 漫游
to travel from one location to another location without a specific purpose or plan
例子
After college, she and her friends decided to kick around South America for a few months.
大学毕业后，她和她的朋友们决定在南美洲闲逛几个月。
Instead of taking a traditional vacation, we like to kick around the countryside, exploring new places as we go.
比起传统的假期，我们喜欢在乡村闲逛，边走边探索新的地方。
03
欺负, 虐待
to subject someone to rough or unfair treatment
例子
It's not right to let your friends kick you around like that.
让你的朋友那样欺负你是不对的。
The workers protested against the company's policies that were kicking them around.
工人们抗议公司欺负他们的政策。
04
散落, 闲置
to be present but not actively used, often in a disorganized or casual manner
例子
I found some coins kicking around at the bottom of my bag.
我在包的底部发现了一些散落的硬币。
The old furniture has been kicking around the garage for years.
旧家具已经在车库里闲置多年了。
