Guarding our skies

《长空之王》：为祖国护航

Get ready to witness the amazing development of China’s air force this May!

今年五月，准备好见证我国空军事业的蓬勃发展吧！

Born to Fly was released in China on April 28.

4月28日，电影《长空之王》全国上映。

The movie follows a group of air force pilots testing the newest generation of China’s flying technology.

影片讲述一群空军飞行员测试中国最新型战机的故事。

They must first undergo a difficult testing process to see if they have what it takes to be involved in dangerous research.

飞行员必须首先经过严苛的测试选拔，考验其是否有能力参与到危险的战机测试中。

Once selected, they test the new planes to their limits, facing the many risks involved in experimental technology.

一旦通过遴选，飞行员们将直面测试技术中涉及的诸多风险，对新型战机进行极限测试。

The value of this hard work is clear.

艰辛的试飞员工作的价值显而易见。

By the end of the movie, China’s advanced air force is able to outwit and speed past its opponents,

在影片结尾，先进的中国空军得以在竞速中超越对手并取得智胜，

using their newly developed jets to show their newfound power.

飞行员们驾驶着新研发出的喷气式飞机，展示其最新的实力。

The J-20 fighter jet, representing the most advanced technological achievements of China,

歼-20战斗机是中国最先进技术成果的代表之一，

has been a superstar since it was first seen flying in 2016.

自2016年首次亮相以来一直是“超级明星”。

Born to Fly provides everyone with a 360-degree ultra-close view of the J-20.

电影《长空之王》为大家提供了一次360度超近距离观赏歼-20的机会，

This is the first movie in history to feature a real J-20 aircraft.

这是史上首次有电影对歼-20进行实景拍摄。

As the movie follows the test pilot’s view, the audience is given a look at this national treasure from all angles.

跟随着电影中试飞员的视角，观众们可以从各个角度欣赏这一“国宝”。

The beauty of J-20 presented in the movie arouses patriotism among the Chinese audience.

影片拍出了歼-20的威武迷人，也唤起了中国观众的爱国之情。

The difference between generations of pilots is also seen on-screen.

在大银幕上，我们还能看到几代飞行员之间的差异。

Although equally brave, younger generations have a better understanding of the aircraft technology.

新时代的年轻飞行员们与老一辈同样无惧无畏，但同时他们对飞机技术有着更深理解。

The main character’s willingness to use his engineering and English skills to learn about aircraft from all over the world stands out as an inspirational part of the movie.

影片主人公希望发挥自己的工程技术和英语技能，去研习来自世界各地的飞机，这些都是片中鼓舞人心的情节。

以上文章内容选自《21世纪学生英文报》高一909期