can't believe：簡直不敢相信

I can't believe this is really happening!

我不敢相信這一切真的發生了。

know about：獲悉，聽說

I want to know about this thing now from beginning to end.

現在我想從頭到尾了解這件事。

spruce up：打扮

You really must spruce up a bit, Albert.

阿爾培，你可是得把自己搞得整潔一點了。

in case：以防萬一

Do you have any back-ups in case I cannot be there?

假如我不能來,你們有沒有候補人員?

wake up：醒來

I used to wake up early and get up at 6:30.

我通常醒得早，六點半鐘起床。

talk about：談論

He went on to talk about his accident.

他接著談到了他的意外事故。

loosen up：放松

Loosen up, this isn't a formal occasion.

隨便一些,這不是正式場合。

a couple of ：幾個

He has a couple of boon companions.

他有幾個愛吃喝交際的朋友。