1. dunno: 不知道，I don't know的缩略形式

- Where are we exactly?

- Dunno.

- 我们到底在什么地方？

- 不知道。

2. psyched: 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: 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. pal¹: 朋友

You're my best pal.

你是我最好的朋友。

5. wheels: 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: 一点，有点，just a little/slightly的替换表达

The fish was OK, but the chips were a tad greasy².

鱼不错，薯条有点油腻。

7. hoops³: 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: 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: 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: 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？