VOA慢速英语:Animated 'Zootopia' Breaks Disney Record

短语讲解：

1. People across the United States bought more than $75 million worth of tickets.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很; 在…次以上
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas.
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。

2. Experts say “Zootopia” is expected to stay strong this weekend.

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 the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

3. They told reporters that it started out as a spy movie set in several different animal worlds.

start out 启程，出发; 开始[着手]做
例句：I'll start out to write my paper tomorrow.
我计划明天写读书报告。

4. They both spoke about it to the website Inside the Magic.

speak about 谈论; 提到…
例句：He has nothing to speak about that thing.
关于那件事他没有什么可说的。

5. The writers spoke with people who study culture and group behavior, as well as those who study the psychology of individuals.

as well as 也，又
例句：Boys as well as girls are taught cookery in school these days.
现在学校里男女学生都学烹饪。

6. The extra effort is certainly paying off at the box office.

pay off 付清; （付清工资后） 解雇
例句：Did his plan pay off?
他的计划成功了吗?