kick one's heels
短语空等, 久等
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现在分词
kicked one's heels
过去式
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释义与例句
v.
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1.
To wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.
习语It is the fate of sequels to disappoint those who have waited for them; and my David, having been left to kick his heels for more than a lustre in the British Linen Company’s office, must expect his late re-appearance to be greeted with hoots, if not with missiles.
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2.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kick, heels.
The restless boy kicked his heels against the chair legs.
The dancer kicked her heels as high as her shoulders.