2018年CRI 'My Little Pony: The Movie' screens in China

 

An animated¹ musical "My Little Pony²: The Movie," developed by American toymaker Hasbro has premiered in Beijing.

Hong Kong actress Christy Chung brought her daughter Cayla to the premiere.

Chung said, "Little pony is a meaningful movie for kids. Both my eldest³ daughter who is 20 years old now and also my youngest girl are loyal fans of the television series."

The film is based on the television series "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic," which has remained popular among children worldwide since its launch 35 years ago.

Directed by Jayson Thiessen, the movie tells the story of the ponies⁴ of Equestria preparing for their first Friendship Festival which is interrupted by an invasion of monsters.

The film is due to be released across China this coming Friday, February 2, 2018.

1 animated   

adj.生气勃勃的，活跃的，愉快的

参考例句：

• His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.他的言论引起了一场气氛热烈而活跃的讨论。
• We had an animated discussion over current events last evening.昨天晚上我们热烈地讨论时事。

2 pony   

adj.小型的；n.小马

参考例句：

• His father gave him a pony as a Christmas present.他父亲给了他一匹小马驹作为圣诞礼物。
• They made him pony up the money he owed.他们逼他还债。

3 eldest   

adj.最年长的，最年老的

参考例句：

• The King's eldest son is the heir to the throne.国王的长子是王位的继承人。
• The castle and the land are entailed on the eldest son.城堡和土地限定由长子继承。

4 ponies   

矮种马，小型马( pony的名词复数 )； ￡25 25 英镑

参考例句：

• They drove the ponies into a corral. 他们把矮种马赶进了畜栏。
• She has a mania for ponies. 她特别喜欢小马。