to kick off
[phrase form: kick]
01
开始, 启动
to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process
例子
To kick off the project, they held a brainstorming session with the entire team.
为了启动这个项目，他们与整个团队举行了一次头脑风暴会议。
The company plans to kick off the new marketing campaign next week.
公司计划下周启动新的营销活动。
例子
The holiday season officially kicks off with the Thanksgiving parade.
假日季节随着感恩节游行正式开始。
The conference will kick off with a keynote speech from the CEO.
会议将以CEO的主题演讲开始。
03
踢掉, 猛力甩掉
to remove something, often with a sudden or forceful motion
例子
He kicked off his hat and ran into the ocean.
他踢掉了他的帽子，跑向大海。
She kicked her sandals off and jumped into the pool.
她踢掉了凉鞋，跳进了游泳池。
04
开球, 开始比赛
(in sports) to start a game or match by kicking the ball or puck
例子
The team that wins the coin toss will choose whether to kick off or receive the ball.
赢得掷硬币的球队将选择是开球还是接球。
The referee blew the whistle, and the game kicked off.
裁判吹响了哨子，比赛开始了。
05
开始闹事, 引发骚乱
to start causing trouble or a disturbance, often in an aggressive or disruptive manner, which may cause problems for others in a public setting
例子
The fans started kicking off after their team lost the match.
球迷们在他们的球队输掉比赛后开始闹事。
The party was going fine until one guy kicked off and started a fight.
派对一直进行得很顺利，直到一个家伙闹事并开始打架。
06
开除, 解雇
to expel, dismiss, or remove someone from a position or role, often due to poor performance, misconduct, or other reasons
例子
The company kicked off the CEO for embezzlement.
公司因挪用公款解雇了首席执行官。
The coach had no choice but to kick off the player who consistently violated team rules.
教练别无选择，只能开除那个屡次违反队规的球员。
07
翘辫子, 蹬腿
to pass away, usually suddenly or unexpectedly
例子
He kicked off last night after a long battle with cancer.
在与癌症进行了长时间的斗争后，他昨晚去世了。
The old man kicked off in his sleep.
老人在睡梦中去世了。
08
发怒, 暴怒
to suddenly become angry
例子
He kicked off when he found out that he had been passed over for the promotion.
当他发现自己被忽略了晋升时，他勃然大怒。
The teacher kicked off when she saw the students were not paying attention.
老师看到学生们没有注意听讲时勃然大怒。
09
突然辞职, abruptly leave
to quit or leave a job or position, usually in an abrupt or sudden manner
例子
He kicked off his job last week after an argument with his boss.
上周与老板发生争执后，他辞去了工作。
The employee kicked off after being treated unfairly by her boss.
这位员工在被老板不公平对待后辞职了。
