《晴空万里》：爸爸要游英吉利海峡_影视英语

on a clear day

　弗兰克下岗了，原来在朋友圈里最受尊重，可现在……

frank is a 55-year-old hard-working man, established and respected in his community, who suddenly finds himself without a job. several other colleagues suffer the same fate and, whilst a shock to everyone, it is above all a crushing blow to frank's pride. for the first time in his life, frank is without direction.

agonised by the memory of his young son's drowning, frank's dreams are haunted with images of water, yet it is only when he swims that he feels truly in control of his destiny.

when his friend danny jokes that on a clear day he could swim to france, a seed of hope is planted in his mind. frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and to tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance--to swim the english channel--the 22-mile stretch of water dividing england and france.

initially concealing his master plan from his loving wife joan and estranged son rob, frank and his friends unite to support his audacious plan. in the process this motley band of brothers restore their lost hope and confidence in the future.

重点词汇

agonise
v. 烦恼，挣扎

drown
v. 溺死，淹死

self-esteem
n. 自尊

salvage
v. 海上救助，打捞，营救

tackle
v. 应付（难事等），解决

demon
n. 魔鬼

conceal
v. 隐藏，隐瞒

audacious
a. 大胆的，卤莽的

estrang
v. 疏远

confidence
n. 信心