meant to be: 命中注定
I can't say any more, it's meant to be a big secret.
我再也无可奉告了，这本是重大的秘密。
John was constantly reassuring me that we were meant to be together.
约翰不断安慰我说，我们注定要在一起。

soak up: 吸收
There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
将会有充足的机会去放松、游泳和晒太阳。
Keaton comes here once or twice a year to soak up the atmosphere.
基顿每年到这里来一两次，为的是尽情感受这里的气氛。