CNN news 2010-11-19 加文本

1.It was my way of making sure mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement and the fact that we're going to spend the rest of our lives together.

make sure设法确保出现某事物

例句：We and our friends will make sure of that.
      我们和我们的朋友要确保这一点。

2.I’m really looking forward to spending my time with William.

look forward to期望, 盼望

例句：I'm looking forward to your visit next week.
      我在盼望着你下周光临。

      We look forward to seeing you again.
      我们期待着与你再次相见。

3.The fearless feline, though, not about to back off, takes on the other gator and they both slide back into the pond.

back off倒车;放弃立场