CNN news 2010-06-09 加文本

pay up全部还清, 付清

例句：My goods were lost in the fire and the insurance company will have to pay up.
      我的货在大火中烧毁了, 保险公司将不得不赔偿。

      Every club member must pay up his membership money before the end of the season.
      每一位俱乐部成员必须在赛季结束以前缴清会费。

2.After more than 70 years, Mercury is fading away.

fade away消失; 衰弱

例句：The noise gradually faded away.
      喧闹声渐渐消失了。

      The sound of the cheering faded away.
      欢呼声在逐渐消失。

3.This year's tournament kicks off on June 11th.

kick off〈口〉(使)开始

例句：When should we kick off?
      我们什么时候开始?

      It might be a good idea to kick off with a few folk songs.
      一开始就来几支民歌可能是个好主意。