kick-ass

IPA/ˈkɪk æs/
KK[kˈɪkˌæs]IPA/ˈkɪk æs/

kick-ass — 形容詞

1. describing something that is extremely exciting, powerful, or impressive, often

1.形容詞B2
釋義

超讚；超猛

形容非常刺激、強悍或出色

describing something that is extremely exciting, powerful, or impressive, often in a way that goes beyond what people normally expect.

例句

Tuan built a kick-ass skateboard ramp in his backyard last weekend.

Tuan 上週末在後院建了一個超讚的滑板坡道。

attributive use: kick-ass + noun

Everyone at the festival agreed the concert was kick-ass from start to finish.

音樂節的所有人都認為那場演唱會從頭到尾都超猛。

predicative use: be + kick-ass

常見搭配
  • kick-ass performance
  • kick-ass movie
  • kick-ass game
  • kick-ass presentation
  • quite kick-ass
  • absolutely kick-ass
同義詞
  • awesome

    wider register; can be used in more casual contexts without vulgar connotation

  • badass

    similar level of informality, emphasises toughness or coolness more than excitement

  • amazing

    neutral register, lacks the forceful or aggressive nuance

反義詞
  • mediocre

    describes something of average or below-average quality, opposite of impressive

  • dull

    lacking excitement or forcefulness

文法句型

kick-ass + noun

be + kick-ass

用法筆記

Strongly informal; avoid in academic or professional writing. Also written as 'kickass' (one word) in less formal contexts.

常見錯誤

She gave a kick-ass speech at the formal conference.
She gave a powerful speech at the formal conference.
'kick-ass' is too informal for professional settings.
慣用語

kick ass

idiom

to be extremely effective, powerful, or successful at doing something, often exceeding normal expectations.

超強；很行

The volleyball team kicked ass in the final match and won the championship trophy.

Layla studied all weekend and kicked ass on the chemistry final exam.

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常用片語

  • kick-ass at [doing something]
  • kick ass at [doing something]