1.get a shock 嚇一跳
例句:The first person who opens that door will get a shock.
最先開那扇門的人會嚇一跳。
2.so far 目前
例句:So far we haven't been able to find anything, but we're still researching.
目前我們還沒有任何發現,但是我們仍在研究。
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.
今年初提高的增值稅率將推高英國1月的物價。
4.took place 發生;舉行
例句:The interview took place on a Friday afternoon
采訪是在一個星期五的下午進行的。