Soap opera (n.) - A TV series with a continuing storyline. 肥皂剧(以家庭问题为题材的广播或电视连续剧)

Degree (n.) - A university qualification. 学位;学衔
He has just got his M.A. degree.
他刚拿到文学硕士学位.

Demolish (v.) - Destroy ( a building). 毁坏,破坏;拆除
The city was demolished during the war.
这座城市在战争中被毁了.

Cheer up (phrasal v.) - Make one's self – or somebody else – happy. 使欢乐;使高兴
He tried to cheer them up with funny stories．
他想讲些滑稽的故事使他们开心。
The news of your return to this country has cheered me up no end．
你要回国的消息使我振奋不已。
All the people cheered up at the good news that our country has successfully launched a manned satellite．
全国人民欢呼我国成功地发射了一枚载人卫星。

Compensation (n.) - Payment for damages caused. 赔偿金;补偿金
Did you get any compensation when you were dismissed from your job?
你被解雇时有没有拿到补助金?