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?