| 释义 |
kickback
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: kick back
1. : the action or the effect of kicking back: as
a.
(1) : the starting backward of an internal-combustion engine while being cranked
(2) : the backward thrust of a piece of work being fed into a machine (as a circular saw) — called also backkick
b. : a strong especially unfavorable reaction
< was unable to take the medicine because of a marked kickback >
— called also backkick
2. : refund: as
a. : a percentage payment exacted as a condition for granting assistance by one in a position to open up or control a source of income or gain
< appointees paid a kickback to the ward boss out of each paycheck >
b. : a usually secret rebate of part of a purchase price by the seller to the buyer or to the one who directed or influenced the purchaser to buy from such seller
c. : a rebate given to a seller (as an automobile dealer) by a finance company that purchases the buyer's promissory note or installment paper
3. : high voltage produced (as in a radio transmitting set) by the sudden interruption of current in a low-voltage circuit — called also backkick
4. : kickboard 1 |