이선욱. 2010. 영어 리딩 무작정 따라하기 (30) 에린 브로코비치

출처: 이선욱. 2010. 『영어 리딩 무작정 따라하기』. 길벗이지톡.

영어 리딩 무작정 따라하기 저자 : 이선욱 출판 : 길벗이지톡 2010.01.05 상세보기

3장. 즐기다 보면 영어가 된다! 영어 공부하기 좋은 영화와 미드

10. 리스닝 공부하기에 좋은 영화 <에린 브로코비치>

 

Erin Brockovich is an especially inspiring movie because it is a true story. The film revolves around a California woman played by Julia Roberts who wages a legal battle against a huge company called Pacific Gas and Electric(PG&E).

 - revolve around: ...을 중심으로 다루다, ...을 중심으로 돌아가다/회전하다

 - wage A against/on B: B에 대해 A와 전쟁/전투를 벌이다/계속하다

 cf. wage a battle of words: 논쟁하다

 - a legal battle: 법적 다툼/투쟁

 

At the start of the movie, Ms. Brockovich is a single mother without a job. But after being hired by a law firm, she discovers that PG&E is intentionally ignoring the fact that a chemical it uses poses a serious threat to the health of residents in the surrounding area.

 - pose a threat to STH/SB: ...에게 위협을 가하다

 

To uncover the truth, Ms. Brockovich relentlessly researches the case. To make the most of the movie, try not to read the subtitles.

 - make the most of: ...을 최대한 활용하다/즐기다, ...을 최대한으로 과장해서 말하다, ...을 크게 중시하다

 

The film should not be very hard to understand because Julia Roberts speaks very clearly. Today, the real Erin Brockovich is an environmental activist and a consultant to a law firm focusing on focusing on personal injury suits related to asbestos pollution.

 - asbestos: 석면(石綿)