VOA慢速英语:Conflict Presses Syrian Economy

1. Her visit took place under the guidance of a Syrian government official.

take place 举行
例句：The wedding will take place in october.
婚礼将于十月举行。

2. But in the center of Damascus, business is good.

in the center of 在...的中心
例句：Marxism places man in the center of its philosophy.
马克思主义将人视为其哲学的中心。

3. He says work is about the same, but prices have gone up.

go up 上涨
例句：It is certain that prices will go up.
物价上涨是肯定的。

4. He is thankful that supplies are still arriving at his shop.

arrive at 到达；来到；达成；获得
例句：He is supposed to arrive at eight o'clock.
他应该八点钟到达。