「kick off」原指足球比賽的開球，現在更常被使用為「開始（專案，會議等）」的意思。

The soccer player kicked the ball into the goal.
那位足球選手把球踢進球門。

The naughty boy gave the dog a kick.
這個頑皮的男孩踢了這隻狗一下。

I believe this new project will make a profit by the end of the year.
我相信這新計畫年底以前會獲利。

The general manager fired two employees for stealing.
總經理將 2 位偷竊的員工開除了。

Those college students are seeking corporate sponsors to finance their project.
那些大學生正在尋求企業贊助廠商來資助他們的企畫。

There were few businesses that were willing to sponsor the program.
沒什麼企業願意贊助這項計畫。

After a lengthy discussion, the board denied Andy’s request.
經過漫長的討論後，董事會駁回安迪的請求。

The plan is still under discussion.
這計畫還在討論中。

Statistics is a complicated science that may take years to master.
統計學是門複雜的學問，要花好幾年才能學通。