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Hollywood film Godzilla Vs. Kong has set a new global record for pandemic-era filmgoing. Takings have been more than $385m (￡205m) since opening two weeks ago.

The strong showing came despite continued limits on attendance in many places, bringing hope to an industry that has been battered by the virus.

The $48.5m the film brought in during its first five days in the US outpaced the weekend debut of the Godzilla franchise's previous film.

语言点

1. record n. 记录

· set a record 创记录

· break a record 破纪录

· equal a record 平记录

2. takings n. (商店或影院一段时间的)营业收入(profit)

3. strong showing 表现很强劲(The showing is strong.)

4. batter v. 反复击打，连续猛击

· Japan has always been battered by volcanos.

日本一直饱受火山困扰。

5. outpace v. 超过，超越

·构词：out-超过，pace-步伐

· Savings rates don't even outpace inflation right now.

现在的存储率甚至还没有超过通货膨胀。

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