kick the tires

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

kicked the tires kicking the tires kicks the tires 三单 kicks the tires kicking the tires 现在分词 kicked the tires 过去式 kicked the tires 过去分词

别名

kick the tyres

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.

    非正式 习语

    Red Flag 1: When an Analyst Doesn't Kick the Tires or Even Read a Company's Filings

  2. 2.

    To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.

    To make a superficial assessment of, or a show of interaction with, an item for sale, without any real intent to purchase.

    非正式 习语

    Are you planning on buying anything, or are you just here to kick the tires?

  3. 3.

    To inspect a vehicle's tires by kicking them to check for defects or poor quality.

词源

Early 20th century. Tires on early automobiles were made of thin rubber and were sometimes of poor quality, hence a prospective buyer might kick them to see how thick they were or if they would deflate.

来源：wiktionary