danh từ
trôn chai (chỗ lõm ở đít chai) danh từcái đá, cú đá (đá bóng); cái đá hậu (ngựa)sự giật (của súng, khi bắn)
to kick a goal: sút ghi một bàn thắngtay đá bóng, cầu thủto kick off one's shoes: đá bật giày raDefinition of kick
kickverb
đá, cú đá
/kɪk/
The word "kick" has a fascinating etymology. It originated in the 13th century from the Old Norse word "kikka," which means "to strike or give a kick." This Norse word is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "*kikkiz," which is also the source of the Modern English word "kick" as well as the German word "kicken" (to kick). The noun "kick" emerged in the 14th century, originally referring to the act of kicking, but also to the object kicked, such as a football or a ball in general. The verb "to kick" has also developed various meanings over the centuries, including "to send with a kick" (as in a horse kicking a stone), "to strike or hit with the foot," and "to give a sudden movement or energy." Throughout its history, the word "kick" has maintained its connection to physical movement, striking, or giving a sudden thrust. Today, it remains a versatile and widely used word in everyday language.
Summary danh từ
trôn chai (chỗ lõm ở đít chai)
danh từ
cái đá, cú đá (đá bóng); cái đá hậu (ngựa)
sự giật (của súng, khi bắn)
to kick a goal: sút ghi một bàn thắng
tay đá bóng, cầu thủ
to kick off one's shoes: đá bật giày ra
danh từtrôn chai (chỗ lõm ở đít chai) danh từcái đá, cú đá (đá bóng); cái đá hậu (ngựa)sự giật (của súng, khi bắn)to kick a goal: sút ghi một bàn thắngtay đá bóng, cầu thủto kick off one's shoes: đá bật giày ranamespace
to hit somebody/something with your foot
dùng chân đánh ai/cái gì
Example:
- Stop kicking—it hurts!
Đừng đá nữa - đau quá!
- She was punched and kicked by her attackers.
Cô đã bị những kẻ tấn công đấm và đá.
- The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard.
Các cậu bé đang đá một quả bóng quanh sân.
- Vandals had kicked the door down.
Những kẻ phá hoại đã đá sập cửa.
- She had to kick the door open because her hands were full.
Cô phải đá tung cánh cửa vì tay cô đang bận.
- She kicked at the loose pebbles by the roadside.
Cô đá vào những viên sỏi rời rạc bên đường.
Extra examples:
- Don't kick the ball too hard.
Đừng đá bóng quá mạnh.
- He was sent off for deliberately kicking an Italian player.
Anh ta bị đuổi khỏi sân vì cố tình đá một cầu thủ Ý.
- They threw him to the ground and kicked him hard in the stomach.
Họ ném anh xuống đất và đá thật mạnh vào bụng anh.
- Marcia gently kicked the horse again to make it trot.
Bà Marcia nhẹ nhàng đá con ngựa lần nữa cho nó chạy nước kiệu.
- She could feel the baby kicking against her stomach wall.
Cô có thể cảm thấy đứa bé đá vào thành bụng mình.
to move your legs as if you were kicking something
di chuyển chân của bạn như thể bạn đang đá một cái gì đó
Example:
- The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming.
Đứa trẻ bị kéo đi, đá và la hét.
- The dancers kicked their legs in the air.
Các vũ công đá chân lên không trung.
Extra examples:
- He rolled over in the sand, kicking wildly.
Anh lăn lộn trên cát, đá điên cuồng.
- I tried to dive back under, kicking with my legs.
Tôi cố gắng lặn xuống dưới, đá bằng chân.
- I was carried upstairs, arms waving and legs kicking.
Tôi được bế lên lầu, vẫy tay và đá chân.
- The little boy was now lying on his back kicking his legs in the air.
Cậu bé lúc này đang nằm ngửa và đá chân lên không trung.
to be annoyed with yourself because you have done something stupid, missed an opportunity, etc.
khó chịu với chính mình vì bạn đã làm điều gì đó ngu ngốc, bỏ lỡ một cơ hội, v.v.
Example:
- He'll kick himself when he finds out he could have had the job.
Anh ta sẽ tự trách mình khi phát hiện ra mình có thể có được công việc đó.
Extra examples:
- I could kick myself for being so stupid.
Tôi có thể tự đá mình vì quá ngu ngốc.
- I mentally kicked myself for missing such an opportunity.
Tôi tự trách mình vì đã bỏ lỡ một cơ hội như vậy.
to score points by kicking the ball
ghi điểm bằng cách đá bóng
Example:
- to kick a penalty/goal
đá phạt đền/bàn thắng
- He kicked 23 points, ensuring victory for New Zealand.
Anh đá chính 23 điểm, bảo đảm chiến thắng cho New Zealand.
to stop doing something harmful that you have done for a long time
ngừng làm điều gì đó có hại mà bạn đã làm trong một thời gian dài
Example:
- He had been smoking for 15 years and wanted to kick the habit.
Anh ta đã hút thuốc được 15 năm và muốn từ bỏ thói quen này.
- to kick the drug/booze
bỏ ma túy/rượu
Related words and phrases
Idioms
- kick the bucket
- kick your heels
- kick up your heels
- kick into high gear
- a kick in the teeth
- kick (some/somebody’s) ass
- kick the can (down the road)
- kick somebody when they’re down
- a kick in the pants/up the backside
- beat, kick, etc. the shit out of somebody
- beat/kick (the) hell out of somebody/something
- kick something into the long grass/into touch
Idioms
alive and kickingMy mother is still alive and kicking.
very active, healthy or popular
beat/kick (the) hell out of somebody/something | knock hell out of somebody/somethingHe was a dirty player and loved to kick hell out of the opposition.
(informal)to hit somebody/something very hard
kick (some) ass/butt
to act in a way that is aggressive or full of energy
to succeed or win in an impressive way
kick (some/somebody’s) ass
(North American English, taboo, slang)to punish or defeat somebody
kick the bucket
(informal or humorous)to die
kick the can (down the road)This is another attempt to kick the can down the road and leave it to the next generation.
(informal)to delay dealing with a problem
kick your heelsWe were kicking our heels, waiting for some customers.
(British English)to have nothing to do while you are waiting for somebody/something
(drag somebody) kicking and screamingThe president had to be dragged kicking and screaming to the signing ceremony.
(informal)if you drag somebody kicking and screaming to do something, they only do it with great protests because they don't really want to do it at all
kick somebody in the teeth
to treat somebody badly or fail to give them help when they need it
kick something into the long grass/into touchHe tends to deal with disputes by kicking them into the long grass.
(British English)to reject something or treat it as not important; to stop dealing with a problem
kick over the traces
(British English, old-fashioned)to start to behave badly and refuse to accept any discipline or control
kick the tyres
(especially North American English, informal)to test the quality of something to see whether it is suitable for you before you buy it
kick up a fuss, stink, etc.They’ll usually give you your money back if you threaten to kick up a stink.
(informal)to complain loudly about something
kick up your heels
(especially North American English, informal)to be relaxed and enjoy yourself
kick somebody upstairs
(informal)to move somebody to a job that seems to be more important but that actually has less power or influence
kick somebody when they’re down
to continue to hurt somebody when they are already defeated, etc.