kick·off /ˈkɪk-ɒf $ -ɒːf/ noun [countableC usually singular] 1 START TO HAPPEN, EXIST ETCthe time when a football game starts, or the first kick of the game 〔足球比赛的〕开始时间;开球 Kickoff is at 3.00. 足球比赛3点开始。
2. informalSTART TO HAPPEN, EXIST ETC the beginning of a new activity 〔新活动的〕开始,序幕