L44-3: Speed and comfort
For a few hours, you settle back in a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. The real escapist can watch a film and sip champagne on some services. But even when such refinements are not available, there is plenty to keep you occupied. An aeroplane offers you an unusual and breath taking view of the world. You soar effortlessly over high mountains and deep valleys. You really see the shape of the land. If the landscape is hidden from view, you can enjoy the extraordinary sight of unbroken cloud plains that stretch out for miles before you, while the sun shines brilliantly in a clear sky. The journey is so smooth that there is nothing to prevent you from reading or sleeping. However you decide to spend your time, one thing is certain: you will arrive at your destination fresh and uncrumpled. You will not have to spend the next few days recovering from a long and arduous journey.
escapist /ɪˈskeɪpɪst / 逍遥者，逃避现实的人
sip 小口喝;抿
refinement /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ 精心的安排，精炼;提炼;(精细的)改进，改善;
keep you occupied 使你有事可做
breathtaking /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/ 激动人心的，不寻常的
soar /sɔːr/ 高飞、翱翔、猛增;
effortlessly /ˈefərtləs/ 毫不费力地
landscape 景色
fresh 精神饱满的
uncrumpled 衣冠整洁、没有垮下来 crumple 皱缩;压皱;(使)变皱
arduous /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/ 艰苦的;艰难的
明天要来一场说走就走的短途旅行啦。今天继续认真交作业。
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