和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:'Jurassic World' Sells $1 Billion Worth of Tickets

2015-06-27来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. In just two weeks, “Jurassic World” has earned more than one billion dollars in ticket sales around the world.

more than 多于
例句:Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。

2. But many agreed the movie does not measure up to the first “Jurassic” directed by Steven Spielberg.

measure up 测量; 估计
例句:If you measure up, you will have a career.
倘若试用合格,你将获得一个职业。

3. The latest version is expected to make even more.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句:I shall be expected to shell out for the party.
这次聚会可能要让我花钱。