英语寓言故事【优质6篇】

英语寓言故事 篇一

The Fox and the Grapes

Once upon a time, there was a hungry fox wandering through the forest. He came across a vine with a bunch of beautiful, ripe grapes hanging from it. The fox's mouth watered at the sight of the delicious fruit, and he immediately tried to reach for them. However, no matter how hard he jumped, he couldn't quite reach the grapes.

After several failed attempts, the frustrated fox finally gave up and walked away. As he left, he muttered to himself, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway. I didn't want them."

The moral of the story is that it is easy to despise what you cannot have. This fable teaches us the importance of not belittling things that are beyond our reach, as it only serves to mask our own shortcomings.

英语寓言故事 篇二

The Tortoise and the Hare

In a lush green meadow, a tortoise and a hare were known to be great rivals. The hare was boastful of his speed, while the tortoise was known for his steady and persistent nature. One day, the hare challenged the tortoise to a race, confident that he would win easily.

The race began, and the hare quickly zoomed ahead, leaving the tortoise far behind. Feeling overconfident, the hare decided to take a nap under a tree, thinking he had plenty of time to spare. Meanwhile, the tortoise continued at a slow and steady pace, never losing sight of the finish line.

When the hare woke up from his nap, he was shocked to see the tortoise already crossing the finish line. The tortoise had won the race through his perseverance and determination, while the hare had lost due to his arrogance and complacency.

The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race. This fable teaches us the importance of hard work, patience, and never underestimating the abilities of others.

英语寓言故事 篇三

　　The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

　　Once there were two mice. They were friends. One mouse lived in the country;the other mouse lived in the city. After many years the Country mouse saw the City mouse;he said,"Do come and see me at my house in the country."

　　So the City mouse went. The City mouse said,"This food is not good,and your house is not good. Why do you live in a hole in the field?You should come and live in the city. You would live in a nice house made of stone.

　　You would have nice food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city."

　　The Country mouse went to the house of the City mouse. It was a very good house. Nice food was set ready for them to eat. But just as they began to eat they heard a great noise. The City mouse cried," Run!Run!The cat is coming!" They ran away quickly and hid.

　　After some time they came out. When they came out,the Country mouse said,"I do not like living in the city. I like living in my hole in the field. For it is nicer to be poor and happy,than to be rich and afraid."

英语寓言故事 篇四

　　Kid standing on the roof and saw the Wolf walked through the bottom and then abuse him,and laughed at him. The Wolf said,"oh,buddy,scold me is not you,but your terrain.

　　This story to illustrate,dili and cat often give a person the courage to fight against the strong.

英语寓言故事 篇五

　　One day,a monkey rides his bike near the river. This time he sees a lion under a tree. The lion runs at him. He is afraid and falls into the river. He can’t swim. He shouts. The rabbit hears him. He jumps into the river. The rabbit swims to the monkey,but he can’t help him. Luckily,an elephant comes along. He is very strong. He helps the rabbit and monkey. Three friends are very happy. They go to the elephant’s home. Then,three of them become good friends.

英语寓言故事 篇六

　　A man was going to the house of some rich person. As he went along the road,he saw a box of good apples at the side of the road. He said,"I do not want to eat those apples;for the rich man will give me much food;

　　he will give me very nice food to eat." Then he took the apples and threw them away into the dust.

　　He went on and came to a river. The river had become very big;so he could not go over it. He waited for some time;then he said,"I cannot go to the rich mans house today,for I cannot get over the river."

　　He began to go home. He had eaten no food that day. He began to want food. He came to the apples,and he was glad to take them out of the dust and eat them.

　　Do not throw good things away;you may be glad to have them at some other time.