kick-off
/ˈkɪk.ɒf/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɪk.ɑːf/ (ame, ipa)
kick-off — 名詞
1. the moment when a football match begins, with one player striking the ball from
開球
足球比賽開始時的第一腳開球
the moment when a football match begins, with one player striking the ball from the centre circle to put it in play; also used after a goal or at the start of the second half.
Kick-off for the Manchester derby is at three in the afternoon.
曼徹斯特德比戰的開球時間是下午三點。
kick-off at + clock time
Niran arrived at the stadium ten minutes before kick-off.
Niran 在開球前十分鐘抵達球場。
before/after kick-off
Heavy rain delayed the kick-off by almost half an hour.
大雨讓這場比賽的開球延遲了將近半小時。
The captain took the kick-off and passed the ball straight to Diya.
隊長負責開球，並把球直接傳給了 Diya。
We have season tickets, so we never miss a single kick-off all year.
我們有季票，所以一整年連一次開球都沒錯過。
- start
general; not specific to football
- opening whistle
more vivid; the referee's signal rather than the kick itself
- final whistle
the end of the match, not the start
文法句型
kick-off at + time
the kick-off
用法筆記
Subject of 'is' when naming a clock time ('Kick-off is at 3 p.m.'); object of 'take' when meaning the literal kick. The American counterpart 'kickoff' is usually written as one word.
常見錯誤
2. an opening session, meeting, or event that formally begins a project, campaign,
啟動會議
專案或活動正式開始的場合或會議
an opening session, meeting, or event that formally begins a project, campaign, or organised activity outside of sport.
The marketing team scheduled a kick-off for the spring campaign on Monday morning.
行銷團隊把春季活動的啟動會議排在週一早上。
kick-off for + project name
Lucía led the project kick-off and introduced each member of the design team.
Lucía 主持了專案啟動會議，並介紹了設計團隊的每一位成員。
lead/host a kick-off
Our charity walk has its kick-off in the central square at nine o'clock.
我們的慈善健走九點整在中央廣場開幕。
Hugo prepared a short slide deck for the kick-off meeting with the new client.
Hugo 為與新客戶的啟動會議準備了一份簡短的投影片。
The festival's official kick-off included speeches, music, and a parade through town.
這個藝術節的官方開幕活動包含致詞、音樂以及一場穿越市鎮的遊行。
- launch
more formal; emphasises a public release
- inauguration
very formal; ceremonial opening of an institution or term
- start
neutral; lacks the sense of a marked opening event
文法句型
the kick-off for X
kick-off meeting/event
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 by context: sense 2 attaches to projects, campaigns, meetings, or events, never to a sports match. Frequently appears as 'kick-off meeting' or 'kick-off event' (compound noun).
常見錯誤
kick-off — 片語動詞
- kick-offbase form
- kick-offs3rd person singular
- kick-offing-ing form
- kick-offedpast simple
1. (of a football or soccer match) to begin, with one player striking the ball from
開球；開賽
足球比賽以中場開球的方式開始
(of a football or soccer match) to begin, with one player striking the ball from the centre circle to put it in play.
The final between Brazil and France kicks off at eight tonight.
巴西對法國的決賽今晚八點開賽。
kicks off at + clock time
By the time Eitan reached his seat, the match had already kicked off.
Eitan 到位子坐下時，比賽已經開賽了。
past perfect: had kicked off
The schools league kicks off again every September after the long summer break.
校際聯賽每年九月在漫長的暑假後重新開賽。
Darius asked the bartender what time the rugby would kick off that evening.
Darius 問酒保橄欖球賽當晚幾點開賽。
- begin
general; lacks the football-specific image
- get under way
slightly more formal; works for any organised event
文法句型
the match/game kicks off
kick off at + time
用法筆記
Subject is the match, the game, or the competition itself — not a player. For a player's action use 'take the kick-off' (the noun).
常見錯誤
2. to begin an event, meeting, discussion, tour, or campaign — or to start it by do
揭開序幕
讓活動、會議或巡演正式展開
to begin an event, meeting, discussion, tour, or campaign — or to start it by doing a particular opening action such as a speech or song.
Élise kicked off the meeting by thanking everyone for travelling so far.
Élise 在會議一開始就感謝大家遠道而來。
kick off + event + by + -ing
The world tour kicks off in Berlin next March and ends in Sydney.
這趟世界巡演明年三月在柏林展開，最後在雪梨結束。
kicks off in + city
Soraya wants to kick off the discussion with a short video clip.
Soraya 想以一段短片揭開這次討論的序幕。
The campaign kicked off with a free concert in the town square.
這項活動以鎮上廣場的一場免費演唱會揭開序幕。
Christopher kicked off the school year by introducing each new teacher to the class.
Christopher 用介紹每一位新老師的方式為班上揭開新學年的序幕。
- launch
more formal; emphasises a public release
- open
general; neutral register
- inaugurate
very formal; for institutions, terms of office, ceremonies
文法句型
kick off + meeting/discussion/tour
X kicks off with Y
用法筆記
Object must be a planned event or activity (meeting, discussion, tour, campaign, season). Common in journalism and business English. Often followed by 'with + noun' or 'by + -ing' to name the opening action.
常見錯誤
3. to suddenly become very angry and shout, argue, or behave violently, often in a
發飆；翻臉
突然發怒大吵或失控
to suddenly become very angry and shout, argue, or behave violently, often in a public place.
A passenger kicked off when the airline lost his luggage for the third time.
一位乘客在航空公司第三度弄丟他的行李時當場發飆。
kick off when + clause
Diya warned the staff that her father might kick off if the food arrived cold.
Diya 警告服務人員，如果餐點上桌時冷掉了，她父親可能會發飆。
Two fans kicked off in the car park after their team lost the cup final.
兩名球迷在球隊輸掉盃賽決賽後在停車場大吵了起來。
Lotte tried to stay calm, but eventually she kicked off about the unpaid wages.
Lotte 努力保持冷靜，但最後還是為了積欠的薪水翻了臉。
- stay calm
general
- keep one's cool
informal
文法句型
someone kicks off
kick off about + noun
用法筆記
Mainly British and Australian English; uncommon in formal writing. Subject is a person, not an event. Distinguish from sense 2: there is no event object, and the tone is negative (loss of temper, not opening of a programme).
常見錯誤
4. to push or remove something from your feet, the ground, or a surface by kicking
踢掉；蹬掉
用腳把鞋子或物品快速踢開
to push or remove something from your feet, the ground, or a surface by kicking it, usually with a quick or careless movement.
Hui kicked off her shoes at the door and walked barefoot into the living room.
Hui 一進門就把鞋子踢掉，光著腳走進客廳。
kick off + clothing on feet
The blanket fell off the bed after Esme kicked it off in her sleep.
Esme 睡夢中一蹬，毯子就從床上掉了下來。
kick + pronoun + off (separated)
Heloísa stretched out on the sofa and kicked off her slippers one at a time.
Heloísa 在沙發上伸了個懶腰，一隻一隻地把拖鞋踢掉。
The toddler kept kicking the toy car off the table, laughing each time it crashed.
那個小朋友一直把玩具車從桌上踢下去，每次車子摔下都笑得很開心。
文法句型
kick off + something
kick something off
用法筆記
Separable: 'kick off her shoes' or 'kick her shoes off' are both fine, but a pronoun object must go in the middle ('kick them off', NOT 'kick off them'). Common objects: shoes, boots, sandals, blankets, sheets.