1. dunno
1. 不知道,I don't know的缩略形式
- Where are we exactly?
- 我们到底在什么地方?
- Dunno.
- 不知道。
2. psyched
2.兴奋的,喜不自胜的
I'm really psyched about my new job!
终于找到新工作了,我高兴得要飞起来了!
3. to knock something
3. 挑刺儿,批评
Don't knock the food; it's free.
别对这些吃的挑三拣四了,反正也是免费的。
4. pal
4.朋友
You're my best pal.
你是我最好的朋友。
5. wheels
5.多指汽车,有时也可指自行车等
I've got to get some wheels - this public transport system's a joke!
我得买辆车了——这公交系统真是糟糕!
6. a tad
6. 一点,有点,just a little/slightly的替换表达
The fish was OK, but the chips were a tad greasy.
鱼不错,薯条有点油腻。
7. hoops
7.指篮球运动
Welcome to another evening of college hoops, brought to you by the Nova Motor Company.
欢迎收看今晚的大学篮球,本期节目由诺沃汽车公司提供赞助。
8. nippy
8. 天气严寒的
It's a bit nippy today - you might need a coat.
今天有点冷——你可能得加件外套。
9. turf
9. 扔掉,撵走(turf原指“草皮”)
We turfed him out of the house.
我们把他从屋里赶出去了。
Adam and Eve got turfed out of Eden.
亚当和夏娃被赶出伊甸园。
10. hang out
10. 经常出入(某场所);(与某人)厮混
You still hang out at the pool hall?
你仍然经常出没台球厅吗?