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《惊天战神》包含希腊神话元素

2011-11-29来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. The old fashioned "swords and sandals" adventure comes back to movie screens with a fresh take on ancient Greek mythology in "Immortals."

come back回来
例句:I'm going away and I may never come back.
我要走了, 可能永远不再回来。

2. The stage is set for an epic struggle when the power-mad King Hyperion sets out to release the Titans and topple the Olympians from their lofty perch.

set out动身, 出发
例句:A visitor arrived just as we were setting out for the airport.
我们正要前往机场时来了一位客人。

3. While the future of humankind is at stake, the chief god, Zeus, has banned his fellow immortals from meddling in earthly affairs.

at stake濒于险境,处于成败关头
例句:His reputation was at stake.
他面临身败名裂的危险。
meddle in干预,管闲事
例句:I hope he doesn’t try to meddle in my affairs.
我希望他不来干预我的事情。

4. Theseus is only loosely based on the mythological founder of Athens, Cavill says the ancient legends and myths helped him find the character.

base on使建立在…基础上,立足
例句:Action should be based on solid facts.
行动应有确凿的事实为依据。

5. I've always been a fan of reading the stories from mythology and history and anything like that. As a kid I enjoyed reading it all and growing up with it.

grow up长大, 成熟
例句:Tom wants to be a coach when he grows up.
汤姆长大后想当教练。

6. To play a hero effectively I think you have to focus entirely on the flaws and doubts of the hero, because it's sort of become a little boring to be too good and too great at everything you do.

focus on集中于
例句:Many firms are focusing on increasing their markets overseas.
许多商行都专注于扩大国外市场。