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. pal: 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 greasy.
鱼不错，薯条有点油腻。
7. hoops: 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？
