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kick off口〉(使)开始

例句：When should we kick off?
      我们什么时候开始?

      It might be a good idea to kick off with a few folk songs.
      一开始就来几支民歌可能是个好主意。

2. But banks argue that the policies put in place because of this financial crisis have affected how they could offer the loans.

in place在适当的位置上;合适的,恰当的,到位

例句：A little gratitude would be in place.
      应当略表谢意。

      The food preparations for the Spring Festival are in place.
      为春节准备的吃的已经做好了。