Definition of kite-flying in English:

kite-flying

noun

mass noun

1The action of flying a kite on a string.
Example sentencesExamples
- There is a superb children's programme that covers everything from kite-flying to karting.
- Hundreds flock to the beach for picnics, kite-flying and watersports, including windsurfers who take full advantage of a brisk prevailing wind.
- Although hardly an extreme sport, kite-flying can have its moments.
- Soccer was an early passion, followed by badminton, kite-flying and cricket.
- Professional and amateurs can show off their kite-flying skills.
1. 1.1 The action of trying something out to test public opinion.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Home Secretary's briefings may be kite-flying and he may go for voluntary ID cards.
  We must hope that the story is just kite-flying by a Government looking at all the options for public expenditure savings, no matter how lacking in logic.
  A lot of kite-flying is going on about these transfers.
  It was a kite-flying exercise, of course, and various denials, bouts of backtracking and clarifications ensued.
  His comments last week indicate that process has moved on from the kite-flying stage.
  To say things about the death penalty now amounts to kite-flying.
2informal The fraudulent writing or using of a cheque, bill, or receipt.

Definition of kite-flying in US English:

kite-flying

nounˈkaɪtˌflaɪɪŋˈkītˌflīiNG

1The action of flying a kite on a string.
Example sentencesExamples
- Professional and amateurs can show off their kite-flying skills.
- Hundreds flock to the beach for picnics, kite-flying and watersports, including windsurfers who take full advantage of a brisk prevailing wind.
- Although hardly an extreme sport, kite-flying can have its moments.
- Soccer was an early passion, followed by badminton, kite-flying and cricket.
- There is a superb children's programme that covers everything from kite-flying to karting.
1. 1.1 The action of trying something out to test public opinion.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Home Secretary's briefings may be kite-flying and he may go for voluntary ID cards.
  We must hope that the story is just kite-flying by a Government looking at all the options for public expenditure savings, no matter how lacking in logic.
  To say things about the death penalty now amounts to kite-flying.
  His comments last week indicate that process has moved on from the kite-flying stage.
  It was a kite-flying exercise, of course, and various denials, bouts of backtracking and clarifications ensued.
  A lot of kite-flying is going on about these transfers.
2. 1.2informal The fraudulent writing or using of a check, bill, or receipt.

单词	kite-flying
释义	Definition of kite-flying in English: kite-flying noun mass noun 1The action of flying a kite on a string. Example sentencesExamples There is a superb children's programme that covers everything from kite-flying to karting. Hundreds flock to the beach for picnics, kite-flying and watersports, including windsurfers who take full advantage of a brisk prevailing wind. Although hardly an extreme sport, kite-flying can have its moments. Soccer was an early passion, followed by badminton, kite-flying and cricket. Professional and amateurs can show off their kite-flying skills. 1.1 The action of trying something out to test public opinion. Example sentencesExamples The Home Secretary's briefings may be kite-flying and he may go for voluntary ID cards. We must hope that the story is just kite-flying by a Government looking at all the options for public expenditure savings, no matter how lacking in logic. A lot of kite-flying is going on about these transfers. It was a kite-flying exercise, of course, and various denials, bouts of backtracking and clarifications ensued. His comments last week indicate that process has moved on from the kite-flying stage. To say things about the death penalty now amounts to kite-flying. 2informal The fraudulent writing or using of a cheque, bill, or receipt. Definition of kite-flying in US English: kite-flying nounˈkaɪtˌflaɪɪŋˈkītˌflīiNG 1The action of flying a kite on a string. Example sentencesExamples Professional and amateurs can show off their kite-flying skills. Hundreds flock to the beach for picnics, kite-flying and watersports, including windsurfers who take full advantage of a brisk prevailing wind. Although hardly an extreme sport, kite-flying can have its moments. Soccer was an early passion, followed by badminton, kite-flying and cricket. There is a superb children's programme that covers everything from kite-flying to karting. 1.1 The action of trying something out to test public opinion. Example sentencesExamples The Home Secretary's briefings may be kite-flying and he may go for voluntary ID cards. We must hope that the story is just kite-flying by a Government looking at all the options for public expenditure savings, no matter how lacking in logic. To say things about the death penalty now amounts to kite-flying. His comments last week indicate that process has moved on from the kite-flying stage. It was a kite-flying exercise, of course, and various denials, bouts of backtracking and clarifications ensued. A lot of kite-flying is going on about these transfers. 1.2informal The fraudulent writing or using of a check, bill, or receipt.
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