1.Also in the top ten were crying with laughter, making someone smile and catching up with an old friend.
catch up了解近况;叙旧
She plans to return to Dublin to catch up with the relatives she has not seen since she married.
她打算回都柏林,去看望一下结婚后就再没见过面的亲戚。
2.There were plenty of things in the list that most people around the world would agree with.
plenty of很多,大量的
There is plenty of coal in this area.
这个地区有丰富的煤。
3.It's often the little things that brighten up life, like getting into bed after a long day.
brighten up照亮
His face brightened up at the praise .
听到表扬他的脸开晴了。
4.Often the little gestures such as a quick cuddle or a compliment can really help to cheer someone up if they are having a bad day, and can even be more welcome than splashing out on expensive presents.
splash out随意花钱,大肆挥霍
Can you afford to splash out a little? Is your budget unlimited?
你能稍微奢侈一点吗?你的预算是否有上限?











