knock around (something)

Related to word: knock

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Definition

  1. to remain in an unspecified or various locations, often over an extended period.

    (某人长时间)四处漫游,闲逛;(某物长时间)放置在某个地方

    • His old car has been knocking around in the garage for years.

      他的旧车已经在车库里闲置好几年了。

    • Why don't we knock around downtown for a bit to relax?

      我们为什么不四处闲逛一下市区来放松呢?

    • This book has been knocking around on my desk; I just haven't had the time to read it.

      这本书一直在我的桌子上闲置着,我只是没时间看它。