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After a soft start in China, Barbie began to make inroads in the world’s second-biggest movie market in its second frame, buoyed by great critics scores and strong word of mouth.

Barbie opened to $8 million in China last weekend, claiming fifth place amid tough competition from local hits. The modest total seemed to suggest that Barbie would go the way of a slew of recent Hollywood tentpoles that opened weak in China and failed to show legs.

生词短语:

make inroads

取得进展

buoy

使浮起;支持,鼓励

word of mouth

口口相传；口碑

modest

适度的,适中的

a slew of

大量; 一系列; 许多

tentpole

大制作电影，主力大片