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。