简短寓言故事英文版及翻译【六篇】

1. The Lion and the Mouse

Once upon a time, a lion was sleeping in the jungle when a tiny mouse accidentally ran across his nose. The lion woke up and caught the mouse, ready to eat it. But the mouse pleaded, "Please let me go! I may be small, but one day I could help you!"

The lion laughed at its tiny size and decided to set it free. A few days later, the lion got trapped in a hunter's net. Hearing his roars, the mouse came running and gnawed through the ropes, setting him free.

Moral: Even the smallest creatures can make a big difference.

2. The Tortoise and the Hare

A hare once mocked the slow-moving tortoise for its sluggish pace. Feeling insulted, the tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare, confident in its speed, agreed and started off with a huge lead.

Halfway through, the hare decided to take a nap, thinking the tortoise would never catch up. When he woke up, he realized the tortoise was nearing the finish line. Panicking, the hare sprinted towards the end, but it was too late—the tortoise had already won.

Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.

3. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

In a small village, there lived a boy who enjoyed playing tricks on the villagers. One day, he shouted, "Wolf! Wolf!" to see their reaction. The villagers rushed to help, only to find out it was a hoax.

This happened several times until an actual wolf appeared. When the boy cried for help again, no one believed him, and the wolf destroyed the flock.

Moral: Lying once damages your credibility forever.

4. The Ant and the Grasshopper

During summer, an ant worked hard storing food for winter while a grasshopper sang and danced. When winter arrived, the ant had plenty to eat, but the grasshopper starved.

The grasshopper asked the ant for help, but the ant replied, "You wasted your time; now face the consequences."

Moral: Prepare today for tomorrow’s needs.

5. The Fox and the Grapes

A fox saw some ripe grapes hanging from a vine. He tried jumping to reach them but failed repeatedly. Finally, he said, "They’re probably sour anyway," and walked away.

Moral: People often dismiss what they cannot achieve.

6. The Farmer and the Stork

A farmer found a stork trapped in his barnyard. Thinking it was a goose, he killed it and took it home for dinner. Later, realizing his mistake, he regretted his actions.

Moral: Hasty decisions can lead to regrets.

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