1.get a shock 吓一跳
例句:The first person who opens that door will get a shock.
最先开那扇门的人会吓一跳。
2.so far 目前
例句:So far we haven't been able to find anything, but we're still researching.
目前我们还没有任何发现,但是我们仍在研究。
3.at the start of the year 年初
例句:A hike in VAT at the start of the year will have driven prices higher in Britain in January.
今年初提高的增值税率将推高英国1月的物价。
4.took place 发生;举行
例句:The interview took place on a Friday afternoon
采访是在一个星期五的下午进行的。