双语趣听精彩世界 第36期:美剧版《西游记》将于明后年亮相

 　　美国电视台AMC目前宣布,将把中国名著"西游记"改编一部功夫电视剧.该剧讲述一位战士和一个小男孩冒险寻找极乐世界的故事.剧名暂定为"Badlands", 共6集,每集一小时,将于2015年末或2016年初开播.

　　西游记会有美剧版本？

　　According to CNTV.com, US television network AMC has announced it is adapting the famous classic Chinese tale Journey to the West into a martial¹ arts series.

　　The plot of the story evolves around a warrior² and a young boy who embark³ on an adventure to find enlightenment.

　　The series, which is tentatively titled Badlands and will consist of 6 one-hour episodes, will premiere late next year or early 2016, and it eill be created by Smallvilles's producers Al Gough and Miles Millar. Hong Kong film star Stephen Fung and Daniel Wu are also joining the production team.

1 martial   

adj.战争的，军事的，尚武的，威武的

参考例句：

• The sound of martial music is always inspiring.军乐声总是鼓舞人心的。
• The officer was convicted of desertion at a court martial.这名军官在军事法庭上被判犯了擅离职守罪。

2 warrior   

n.勇士，武士，斗士

参考例句：

• The young man is a bold warrior.这个年轻人是个很英勇的武士。
• A true warrior values glory and honor above life.一个真正的勇士珍视荣誉胜过生命。

3 embark   

vi.乘船，着手，从事，上飞机

参考例句：

• He is about to embark on a new business venture.他就要开始新的商业冒险活动。
• Many people embark for Europe at New York harbor.许多人在纽约港乘船去欧洲。