中國的經典寓言故事而且是英語的,大家知道哪些?下面就是小編收集的幾篇,歡迎大家閱讀與學習。
中國經典英語寓言故事閱讀:厄丁解牛
King Hui of Liang watched the cook dissecting an ox. Up went his hand, down went the knife, cutting it just right with dexterous movements. The King praised:
梁惠王看厄丁解牛,手起刀落,動作利索,恰到好處,連聲夸獎說
“Your skill is excellent!”
“你的技術真是太好了!”
The cook answered:
厄丁答道:
"1 can do it so dexterously because I am familiar with the physiological structure of the ox. I see perfectly well each and every part of the ox which is no longer a whole ox to me. I have a clear mental picture of where its joints and main and collateral channels are, and know exactly where to start cutting and how much force is needed."
“我所以能干得這樣利索,是因為熟悉牛的生理結構。現在,我看到的牛已經不是一頭全牛了:哪里是關節?哪里有經絡?從哪里下刀?需要用多大的力氣?我胸中有數,眼前清清楚楚。”
The cook continued:
厄丁接著說:
"The knives of others become blunt after being used for a short time, whereas I have used my knife for 19 years and slaughtered nearly 1,000 oxen, and it is still as sharp as a new one. However, when I come across a complicated structure, I would be cautious and conscientious and dare not be the least negligent. I cut swiftly but lightly with great concentration and care.
“別人的牛刀,用不了多久就會鈍掉,而我這把刀已經用了十九年,宰了上千頭牛,但是還同新刀一樣鋒利。不過,如果碰到錯綜復雜的結構,我還是兢兢業業,絲毫不敢怠慢,動作很快,下刀卻很輕,聚精會神,小心翼翼。”
After hearing this, King Hui of Liang said:
梁惠王聽后說:
"What you said is wonderful!From you I have learned the way of cultivating my mind and developing my character."
“你說得好極了!我從你這里悟到了修身養性的道理。”
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