to kick in
[phrase form: kick]
01
踢开, 踹开
to forcefully open or break through something, often a door or barrier
例子
The firefighters had to kick in the door to rescue the trapped residents.
消防员不得不踢开门来救出被困的居民。
When he could n't find his keys, he had to kick in the garage door to get inside.
当他找不到钥匙时，他不得不踢开车库门才能进去。
02
开始生效, 开始起作用
to start to have an impact
例子
The medication usually takes about 30 minutes to kick in and alleviate the pain.
药物通常需要大约30分钟才能生效并缓解疼痛。
When the engine is running smoothly, the turbocharger will kick in, providing extra power.
当发动机平稳运行时，涡轮增压器将开始工作，提供额外的动力。
03
贡献, 参与
to contribute one's share of money or assistance to a collective effort or cause
例子
We all need to kick in for the office gift to show our appreciation to the boss.
我们都需要凑份子买办公室礼物，以表达我们对老板的感激之情。
Can you kick in a few bucks to help cover the cost of the party decorations?
你能贡献几块钱来帮助支付派对装饰的费用吗？
