1.upwards of 超過;...以上
Upwards of 70 percent of U.S. couples are cohabiting these days before marrying, the researchers estimate.
研究者預計,目前超過70%的美國夫婦婚前同居
2.shelf life 使用期限;保質期
For taste, pick something with a long shelf life like chocolate.
味覺上,挑一些保存期限長一些的食品,如巧克力。
3.blink out 消失
They shared their breakfast here, watching the stars blink out as the sun spread its amber mantle over the meadows and hills.
他們在這里分享了早餐,看著星星一閃一閃的消失在天幕下,太陽將琥珀色的斗篷披在牧場和山丘上。