英语成语故事带翻译： 东施效颦Aping a Beauty
英语成语故事带翻译：东施效颦Aping a Beauty
越国苎罗(今浙江诸暨南)有位姓施的美女，因为家住若耶溪西岸，所以村里人叫她西施。
若耶溪东岸也有位姓施的姑娘。
她长得很丑，
村里人管她叫东施。
有一天，西施心口疼，走路的时候双手捂住胸部，并且皱着眉头。
村里人见她这个模样，都同情地说：“瞧这姑娘的模样，准是疼得难受，真是可怜！”
西施的病态正好被东施瞧见了。
她一边看，一边默默记住她难受
的姿态和动作。
回到溪东后，也模仿西施的模样，双手捂住胸部，同
时皱着眉头。
东施的这副模样，使村里人大吃一惊，富人紧闭大门不出来，穷
人也带着妻儿躲开。
东施只知道人家皱着眉头很美，却不知道为什么
皱着眉头会美。
Xi Shi, a famous beauty, had a pain in her bosom, so she had a frown on her face when she went out. An ugly girl who lived nearby saw her and thought she looked very beautiful. Therefore when she went home, she also put her hands on her bosom and had a frown on her face.
When a rich man in the neighbourhood saw her, he shut his doors tightly and did not go out. When a poor man saw her, he took his wife and children and gave her a wide berth.
She only knew Xi Shi's frown looked beautiful but she did not know the reason for its beauty.。
古代成语英语小故事文字版
【导语】在古代有很多成语=故事⾮常的有意思，相信⼩朋友们都会感兴趣。
下⾯是分享的古代成语英语⼩故事⽂字版。
欢迎阅读参考！ 梁上君⼦ One year in the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was a serious famine in I-Jenan. 东汉时的某⼀年，河南⼀带，饥荒严重。
One night, a thief sneaked into Chen Shi's house and hid himself on the beam. When Chen Shi was aware of this, he got out of bed without haste, called his children and grandchildren to his room and said in a stern voice: ⼀天夜⾥，⼀个⼩偷潜⼈陈宴家，躲藏在屋⼦的横梁上。
陈宴觉察到后，不慌不忙地起了床，把⼉⼥⼦孙们都叫到屋⾥，严厉地说: "One must always restrain and encourage oneself no matter under what circumstances. Bad men were not born bad. It is only become they don't restrain themselves that they develop bad habits and turn bad gradually. That gentleman on the beam is just a case in point." “⼀个⼈⽆论在什么情况下，都要克制⾃⼰，勉励⾃⼰。
坏⼈，不是天⽣就坏，⽽是因为平时不克制⾃⼰⽽养成了坏的习惯，才慢慢地变坏的。
那位梁上君⼦就是这样。
” Much ashamed upon hearing this, the thief hiding on the beam promptly jumped down to the ground, kowtowed and begged for forgiveness. 躲在梁上的⼩偷听了，很惭愧，连忙翻⾝落地，磕头求饶。
成语英语翻译
成语英语翻译按图索骥 Looking for a steed with the aid of its picture百发百中 A hundred shots, a hundred bull’s-eyes班门弄斧 Showing off one’s proficiency with the axe before Lu Ban the master carpenter杯弓蛇影 Mistaking the reflection of a bow for a snake闭门造车 Building a cart behind closed doors病入膏肓 The disease has attacked the vitals草木皆兵 every bush and tree looks like an enemy吹毛求疵 Blow apart the hairs upon a fur to discover any defect 打草惊蛇 Beating the grass and flushing out the snake调虎离山 Luring the tiger out of the mountains东施效颦 Aping the Beauty’s frown对牛弹琴 Playing the lute to a cow负荆请罪 Bringingthe birch and asking for flogging功亏一篑 Running an enterprise for the lack of one basketful 故步自封 Content with staying where one is含沙射影 spitting sand on a shadow-attacking by insinuation 狐假虎威 Basking in reflected glory囫囵吞枣 Gulping down a whole date画饼充饥 Allaying hunger with pictures of cakes画龙点睛 Putting the finishing touch to the picture of a dragon 画蛇添足 Drawing a snake and adding feet惊弓之鸟 Birds startled by the mere twang of a bowstring 精卫填海 Jingwei fills up the sea井底之蛙 A frog in a well刻舟求剑 Notching the boat to find the sword空中楼阁 A castle in the air滥竽充数 Passing oneself off as a member of the orchestra 狼狈为奸 A wolf working hand in glove with a jackal老马识途 An old horse knows the way梁上君子 A gentleman on the beam临渴掘井 Not digging a well until one is thirsty满城风雨 A storm enveloping the city盲人摸象 Blind men touching an elephant毛遂自荐 Mao Sui recommending himself门庭若市 A courtyard as crowded as a marketplace名落孙山 Failing to pass an examination南辕北辙 Going south by driving the chariot north怒发冲冠 So angry that one’s hair lifts up one’s hat披荆斩棘 Breaking open a way through brambles and thorns 蚍蜉撼树 An ant trying to shake a big tree破釜沉舟 Smashing the cauldrons and sinking the boats破镜重圆 A broken mirror made whole again骑虎难下 When one rides a tiger, it is hard to dismount杞人忧天 The man of Qi who worried that the sky would fall 黔驴技穷 The Guizhou donkey has exhausted its tricks日暮途穷 The day is waning and the road is ending如火如荼 Like a raging fire如鱼得水 To feel just like a fish in water入木三分 To enter three-tenths of an inch into the timber 塞翁失马 The old man of frontier lost his horse三顾茅庐 paying three visits to the cottage三人成虎 repeat a lie enough times and it will be believed 丧家之犬 A homeless dog杀鸡吓猴 Killing the chicken to frighten the monkeys甚嚣尘上 Making a great clamor势如破竹 Like splitting bamboo世外桃源 A heaven of peace and happiness手不释卷 Always with a book in hand守株待兔 Sitting by a stump, waiting for a careless hare 蜀犬吠日 A Sichuan dog barks at the sun.束之高阁 Putting it on a high shelf水落石出 when the water ebbs, stones will appear四面楚歌 songs of Chu on all sides谈虎色变 Turn pale at the mention of a tiger昙花一现 A flower that vanishes as soon as it appears螳臂当车 A mantis trying to halt a chariot天花乱坠 As if it were raining flowers天涯海角 The end of sky and the corner of the sea同舟共济 Crossing a river in the same boat偷天换日 Stealing the sky and changing the sun天衣无缝 Divine garments without seams图穷匕见 When the map is unrolled the dagger is revealed 完璧归赵 Returning the jade intact to Zhao亡羊补牢 Mending the fold after the sheep have been stolen 望梅止渴 looking at plums to quench the thirst望洋兴叹 Gazing at the ocean and sighing为虎作伥 helping the tiger to Pounce upon its victims卧薪尝胆 Sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall笑里藏刀 Hiding a dagger behind a smile胸有成竹 Having a ready-formed plan削足适履 Cutting one’s feet to fit one’s shoes揠苗助长 Pulling up seedlings to help them grow掩耳盗铃 Plugging one’s ears while stealing a bell偃旗息鼓 To lower the banners and silence the drums叶公好龙 Lord She loves dragons夜郎自大 the conceited King of Yelang一鼓作气 Rousing the spirits with the first drum roll一箭双雕 Killing two bids with one stone一鸣惊人 Amazing the world with a single feat一丘之貉 Jackals of the same lair愚公移山 The foolish old man who removed the mountains鱼目混珠 Passing off fish eyes as pearls余音绕梁 The tune lingers in the house与虎谋皮 Borrowing the skin from a tiger鹬蚌相争 A snipe and a clam locked in combat朝三暮四 Three in the morning and four in the evening趾高气扬 Stepping high and haughtily指鹿为马 Calling a stag a horse纸上谈兵 Discussing stratagems on paper自相矛盾 Contradicting oneself常用汉语谚语：（Common Chinese Proverbs）八字衙门朝南开，有理无钱莫进来 Theyamengate is wide open, yet with only right on your side but no money, don’t go inside. 兵马未动，粮草先行 Provisions should be arranged before an army is mobilized.不经一事，不长一智 Wisdom comes from experience.不入虎穴，焉得虎子 How can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger’s lair?差之毫厘，失之千里 A little error may lead to a large discrepancy.长江后浪催前浪，世上新人赶旧人 Just as the waves of the Yangtze River behind drive on those ahead, so does each new generation replace the old one.常将有日思无日，莫待无时想有时 When rich, think of poverty, but don’t think of riches when you are poor.吃一堑，长一智 A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit.打蛇不死，后患无穷 Unless you beat a snake to death, it will cause endless大处着眼，小处着手 Keep the general goal in sight while tackling daily tasks.单丝不成线，独木不成林 A single thread can’t make a cord, nor a single tree a forest.当局者迷，旁观者清 The spectators see more of the game than the players.刀不磨要生锈，水不流要发臭 A knife will rust if not sharpened regularly, and water will stagnate if it is not allowed to flow. 道高一尺，魔高一丈 The law is strong, but the outlaws are ten times stronger.灯不拨不亮，理不辩不明 An oil lamp becomes brighter after trimming, a truth becomes clearer after being discussed.读书需用意，一字值千金 When reading, don’t let a single word escape your attention / one word may be worth a thousand pieces of gold.读万卷书，行万里路 Read ten thousand books and walk ten thousand miles.儿不嫌母丑，狗不嫌家贫 A son never thinks his mother ugly, and a dog never shuns its owner’s home however shabby it is.儿孙自有儿孙福，莫为儿孙做牛马 The children can take care of themselves when they grow up, so the parents don’t have to work too hard for the future of their offspring.耳听为虚，眼见为实 What you hear about may be false, but what you see is true.凡人不可貌相，海水不可斗量 As a man cannot be known by his looks, neither can the sea be fathomed by a gourd.放下屠刀，立地成佛 The butcher who lays down his knife, at once becomes a Buddha.风无常顺，兵无常胜 A boat can’t always sail with the wind; an army can’t always win battles.逢人只说三分话，未可全抛一片心 Talking to a stranger, it is wise to be somewhat reserved.瓜无滚圆，人无十全 No melon is completely round, and no person is perfect.害人之心不可有，防人之心不可无 One shouldn’t have the heart to harm others, but must be vigilant so as not to be harmed. 花有重开日，人无再少年 Flowers may bloom again, but a person never has the chance to be young again.画虎画皮难画骨，知人知面不知心 In drawing a tiger, you show its skin, but not its bones; in knowing a man, you may know his face, but not his heart.火要空心，人要虚心 A fire must have space at its center to burn vigorously; a man must be modest to make progress.见怪不怪，其怪自败 Face odd things fearlessly and their fearsomeness will disappear.江山易改，本性难移 Rivers and mountains may be changed, but it is hard to alter even a single person’s nature.近水楼台先得月，向阳花木早逢春 A waterfront pavilion gets the moonlight first; spring comes early to plants exposed to the sun.近水知鱼性，近山识鸟音 Near to rivers, we recognize fish; near to mountains, we recognize the songs of birds.近朱者赤，近墨者黑 Near vermilion, one gets stained pink; near ink, one gets stained black.酒逢知己千杯少，话不投机半句多 If you drink with a bosom friend, a thousand cups are not enough; if you argue with someone, half a sentence is too much.老当益壮，穷当益坚 Old but vigorous, poor but ambitious.良药苦口利于病，忠言逆耳利于行 It takes bitter medicine to cure a disease properly, and it takes blunt advice to put us on the right track.两虎相斗，必有一伤 When two tigers fight, one is sure to lose. 留得青山在，不怕没柴烧 As long as the green hills remain, there’ll be no shortage of firewood.。
十个中国成语故事的典故英文版
十个中国成语故事的典故英文版中国成语故事有很有趣的典故，那你知道哪些成语故事的典故呢？用英语如何讲好成语故事的典故呢？下面是小编为大家整理的十个中国成语故事的典故英文版，欢迎大家阅读和采纳，希望大家喜欢!十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文一郑人买履A man of the state of Zheng wanted to buy a pair of shoes. He measured his foot and put the measurement on a chair. When he set out for the market he forgot to bring it along. It was after he had found the pair he wanted that this occurred to him.I forgot the measurement, said he.He went home to get it but when he returned the market had broken up and he did not get his shoes after all.Why didn't you try on the shoes with your feet?He was asked.I 'd rather trust the measurement than trust myself.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文二东施效颦Xi Shi, a famous beauty, had a pain in her bosom(胸部) , so she had a frown on her face when she went out. An ugly girl who lived nearby saw her and thought she looked very beautiful. therefore when she went home, she also put her hands on her bosom and had a frown on her face.When a rich man in the neighbourhood saw her, he shut his doors tightly and did not go out. When a poor man saw her, he took his wife and children and gave her a wide berth(保持安全距离) .She only knew Xi Shi's frown looked beautiful but she did not know the reason for its beauty.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文三专心致志Yi Qiu was known as the most famous expert at chess throughout the land. Once he gave lessons on chess to two men. One of them was netpletely absorbed in his teaching, listening attentively to Yi Qiu while the other, who seemed to be listening, had his mind on something else. In fact, he was having a fancy that a swan was flying towards him and he had in his hands a bow and an arrow, ready to shoot. As a result, though he was having the same lesson together with the first man, yet he turned out a much inferior(差的，自卑的) pupil.If one does not give single-hearted devotion to it, no skills will be learned.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文四买椟还珠A man from the state of Chu wanted to sell a precious pearl in the state of Zheng. He made a casket(小箱，棺材) for the pearl out of the wood from a magnolia(木兰) tree, which he fumigated(熏制) with spices. He studded the casket with pearls and jade, ornamented it with red gems and decorated it with kingfisher(翠鸟) feathers. A man of the state of Zheng bought the casket and gave him back the pearl.Too luxuriant(丰富的，奢华的) decoration usually supersedes(取代) what really counts. This man from Chu certainly knew how to sell a casket but he was no good at selling his pearl. And the man of Zheng didn't know which is really valuable.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文五万事俱备只欠东风China has been divided into three kingdoms historically: Wei in the north, Shu in the southwest and Wu in the southeast.Once Cao Cao from Wei led a 200,000 strong army down to the south to wipe out the kingdoms of Wu and Shu. Therefore, Wu and Shu united to defend his attack. Cao ordered his men to link up the boats by iron chains to form a bridge for the Cao's passing from the north bank of Yangtze River to the south bank. The General Commander of the allied army was Zhou Yu. He analyzed the situation carefully. Then he got a good idea. He decided to attack the enemy with fire. So he began to prepare for the neting battle. Suddenly he thought of the direction of wind. He needed the east wind to blow strongly in order to acnetplish his scheme. However, the wind did not nete for days. Thus Zhou Yu was worried about it. At that time, he got a note from Zhuge Liang, the military adviser of the State of Shu, which reads: "To fight Cao CaoFire will help you winEverything is readyExcept the east wind"Quickly he turned to Zhuge Liang for help. Zhuge told him not to worry and there would be an east wind in a couple of days. Two days later, the east wind helped Zhou acnetplish his scheme. At last, the allied army won the war.Later, people use it to say "All is ready except what is crucial".十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文六相敬如宾During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), there was a high official in the State of Jin. He once saw a farmer working in the field and his wife bringing his lunch to him in a very respectful manner. He showed great interest in the matter. He took the farmer back to Jin with him, and said to the King of Jin, "Respect is a demonstration of virtue. If one is respectful, hemust be virtuous. We should educate our people with virtue." But the King asked, "His father is guilty, is it wise to do so?" He replied, "Guan Zhong had been enemy to the Duke Huan of Qi, but the duke appointed Guan Zhong prime minister and finally acnetplished his hegemony. Shun exiled Gun but promoted his son Yu. You just make use of his strong points." At last, Duke Wen took his advice and put the farmer in an important position.Later, this idiom means a couple treats each other with respect like guests.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文七入木三分Wang Xi-zhi is one of the most famous calligraphers(书法家) during the Eastern Jin Dynasty of China. When he was very young, he practiced his art every day and never stopped.Later he absorbed the strong points of all the other schools of calligraphy, and developed his own unique style of writing. Because of his achievements, he has been honored as one of China's sages of calligraphy. One time, Wang Xi-zhi sketched in wood for an engraver to cut. Then the engraver found the ink had penetrated one centimeter into the wood."Ru Mu San Fen" is got from this story, which means the calligraphy is penetrating.Now it is often used to describe expressing sharp ideas or profound views.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文八一技之长Gong sun Long , is a famous scholar lived in the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period (475-221BC). He had kept a circle skilled people around him. He often said, "A wise man should welnete anyone with a specialty."One day, a man dressed in tattered(破烂的) and dirty clothes c a m e t o s e e h i m a n d s a i d t o h i m : " I h a v e a s p e c i a l s k i l l . " / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 3 6 " > G o n g a s k e d : " W h a t i s i t ? " / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 3 7 " > " I h a v e a l o u d v o i c e a n d I ' m g o o d a t s h o u t i n g . " / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 3 8 " > T h e n G o n g t u r n e d t o h i s f o l l o w e r s a n d a s k e d , " W h o i s g o o d a t s h o u t i n g ? " B u t n o n e o f t h e m a n s w e r e d " Y e s " . S o t h e s c h o l a r t o o k t h e m a n i n . / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 3 9 " > S o m e d a y s l a t e r , G o n g a n d h i s f o l l o w e r s w e n t o n a t r i p . T h e y c a m e t o a w i d e r i v e r a n d f o u n d t h e f e r r y b o a t w a s o n t h e o t h e r s i d e o f t h e r i v e r . A l l o f t h e m h a d n o i d e a . S u d d e n l y , G o n g t h o u g h t o f t h e s h o u t i n g e x p e r t a n d t u r n e d t o h i m , " C a n y o u h a v e a t r y ? " T h e m a n r e a l i z e d i t w a s t h e c h a n c e t o s h o w h i s s k i l l . H e s h o u t e d t o t h e f e r r y m a n a s l o u d a s h e c o u l d , " H e y , f e r r y m a n , n e t e h e r e , w e w a n t t o c r o s s t h e r i v e r . " A s h i s v o i c e e n d e d , t h e f e r r y m a n c a m e t o f e t c h t h e m . G o n g w a s v e r y s a t i s f i e d w i t h t h e n e w f o l l o w e r . / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 4 0 " > L a t e r , p e o p l e u s e i t t o d e s c r i b e a n y o n e w h o h a s a s p e c i a l p r o f e s s i o n a l s k i l l . / p > p s t y l e = " t e x t - i n d e n t : 2 e m ; t e x t - a l i g n : l e f t ; " b d s f i d = " 1 4 1 " >。
十个中国成语故事的典故英文版
十个中国成语故事的典故英文版中国成语故事有很有趣的典故，那你知道哪些成语故事的典故呢？用英语如何讲好成语故事的典故呢？下面是小编为大家整理的十个中国成语故事的典故英文版，欢迎大家阅读和采纳，希望大家喜欢!十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文一郑人买履A man of the state of Zheng wanted to buy a pair of shoes. He measured his foot and put the measurement on a chair. When he set out for the market he forgot to bring it along. It was after he had found the pair he wanted that this occurred to him.I forgot the measurement, said he.He went home to get it but when he returned the market had broken up and he did not get his shoes after all.Why didn't you try on the shoes with your feet?He was asked.I 'd rather trust the measurement than trust myself.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文二东施效颦Xi Shi, a famous beauty, had a pain in her bosom(胸部) , so she had a frown on her face when she went out. An ugly girl who lived nearby saw her and thought she looked very beautiful. therefore when she went home, she also put her hands on her bosom and had a frown on her face.When a rich man in the neighbourhood saw her, he shut his doors tightly and did not go out. When a poor man saw her, he took his wife and children and gave her a wide berth(保持安全距离) .She only knew Xi Shi's frown looked beautiful but she did not know the reason for its beauty.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文三专心致志Yi Qiu was known as the most famous expert at chess throughout the land. Once he gave lessons on chess to two men. One of them was netpletely absorbed in his teaching, listening attentively to Yi Qiu while the other, who seemed to be listening, had his mind on something else. In fact, he was having a fancy that a swan was flying towards him and he had in his hands a bow and an arrow, ready to shoot. As a result, though he was having the same lesson together with the first man, yet he turned out a much inferior(差的，自卑的) pupil.If one does not give single-hearted devotion to it, no skills will be learned.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文四买椟还珠A man from the state of Chu wanted to sell a precious pearl in the state of Zheng. He made a casket(小箱，棺材) for the pearl out of the wood from a magnolia(木兰) tree, which he fumigated(熏制) with spices. He studded the casket with pearls and jade, ornamented it with red gems and decorated it with kingfisher(翠鸟) feathers. A man of the state of Zheng bought the casket and gave him back the pearl.Too luxuriant(丰富的，奢华的) decoration usually supersedes(取代) what really counts. This man from Chu certainly knew how to sell a casket but he was no good at selling his pearl. And the man of Zheng didn't know which is really valuable.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文五万事俱备只欠东风China has been divided into three kingdoms historically: Wei in the north, Shu in the southwest and Wu in the southeast.Once Cao Cao from Wei led a 200,000 strong army down to the south to wipe out the kingdoms of Wu and Shu. Therefore, Wu and Shu united to defend his attack. Cao ordered his men to link up the boats by iron chains to form a bridge for the Cao's passing from the north bank of Yangtze River to the south bank. The General Commander of the allied army was Zhou Yu. He analyzed the situation carefully. Then he got a good idea. He decided to attack the enemy with fire. So he began to prepare for the neting battle. Suddenly he thought of the direction of wind. He needed the east wind to blow strongly in order to acnetplish his scheme. However, the wind did not nete for days. Thus Zhou Yu was worried about it. At that time, he got a note from Zhuge Liang, the military adviser of the State of Shu, which reads: "To fight Cao CaoFire will help you winEverything is readyExcept the east wind"Quickly he turned to Zhuge Liang for help. Zhuge told him not to worry and there would be an east wind in a couple of days. Two days later, the east wind helped Zhou acnetplish his scheme. At last, the allied army won the war.Later, people use it to say "All is ready except what is crucial".十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文六相敬如宾During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), there was a high official in the State of Jin. He once saw a farmer working in the field and his wife bringing his lunch to him in a very respectful manner. He showed great interest in the matter. He took the farmer back to Jin with him, and said to the King of Jin, "Respect is a demonstration of virtue. If one is respectful, hemust be virtuous. We should educate our people with virtue." But the King asked, "His father is guilty, is it wise to do so?" He replied, "Guan Zhong had been enemy to the Duke Huan of Qi, but the duke appointed Guan Zhong prime minister and finally acnetplished his hegemony. Shun exiled Gun but promoted his son Yu. You just make use of his strong points." At last, Duke Wen took his advice and put the farmer in an important position.Later, this idiom means a couple treats each other with respect like guests.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文七入木三分Wang Xi-zhi is one of the most famous calligraphers(书法家) during the Eastern Jin Dynasty of China. When he was very young, he practiced his art every day and never stopped.Later he absorbed the strong points of all the other schools of calligraphy, and developed his own unique style of writing. Because of his achievements, he has been honored as one of China's sages of calligraphy. One time, Wang Xi-zhi sketched in wood for an engraver to cut. Then the engraver found the ink had penetrated one centimeter into the wood."Ru Mu San Fen" is got from this story, which means the calligraphy is penetrating.Now it is often used to describe expressing sharp ideas or profound views.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文八一技之长Gong sun Long , is a famous scholar lived in the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period (475-221BC). He had kept a circle skilled people around him. He often said, "A wise man should welnete anyone with a specialty."One day, a man dressed in tattered(破烂的) and dirty clothes came to see him and said to him:" I have a special skill. "Gong asked: "What is it?""I have a loud voice and I'm good at shouting."Then Gong turned to his followers and asked," Who is good at shouting?" But none of them answered "Yes ". So the scholar took the man in.Some days later, Gong and his followers went on a trip. They came to a wide river and found the ferryboat was on the other side of the river. All of them had no idea. Suddenly, Gong thought of the shouting expert and turned to him, "Can you have a try?" The man realized it was the chance to show his skill. He shouted to the ferryman as loud as he could, "Hey, ferryman, nete here, we want to cross the river." As his voice ended, the ferryman came to fetch them. Gong was very satisfied with the new follower.Later, people use it to describe anyone who has a special professional skill.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文九叶公好龙In the Spring and Autumn Period, there lived in Chu a person named Chu Zhuliang, who addressed himself as "Lord Ye".It's said that this Lord Ye was very fond of dragons. The walls had dragons painted on them. The beams, pillars, doors and the windows were all carved with them. As a result, his love for dragons was spread out. When the real dragon in heaven heard of this Lord Ye, he was deeply moved. He decided to visit Lord Ye to thank him.You might think Lord Ye was very happy to see a real dragon. But, actually, at very the sight of the creature, he was scared outof his wits and ran away as fast as he could.From then on, people knew that Lord Ye only loved pictures or carvings which look like dragons, not the real thing.十个中国成语故事的典故英文版范文十望梅止渴Among the outstanding figures of Chinese history, famous either for their intelligence or treachery(背叛,变节), Cao Cao is one of the foremost.One hot day, he marched out his troops under a burning sun in a mountainous area. Bewilderingly(令人困惑地) he lost the way. The journey was long and the sun was scorching. After their fruitless and tiresome march, all voiced their great dissatisfaction with the leadership of Cao Cao. They bitterly complained of their great thirst. The antagonism(对抗) of the soldiers was growing fast and they were on the verge of staging a mutiny(兵变). The subordinate officers were helpless to cope with the situation.Cao Cao, however, in the nick of time cleverly and treacherously gave orders to his troops to march to the nearby plum trees for a rest and announced that soldiers would be allowed to eat the juicy sour(酸的) fruit as much as they desired.At the thought of the sour fruit the soldiers' complaint of great thirst as well as the antagonistic feeling were quickly forgotten.Based on the story the later generation formed the proverb "to quench one's thirst by looking up at plums", to illustrate a case where one takes comfort in believing that they have already attained that which was expected or desired.。
成语故事英文版简短
成语故事英文版简短篇一：Title: The Short and Beautiful Translation of Chinese idioms into English正文:Chinese idioms are a unique and fascinating part of Chinese culture. They are often built upon a foundation of metaphors, similes, and paradoxes, and can convey a wealth of meaning in a single word or phrase. One of the most beautiful ways to translate Chinese idioms into English is through the use of concise and profound 成语故事 (chūn yǔ sh éng), which are collections of Chinese idioms written in a humorous or didactic manner. These stories often involve a character who encounters a situation or situation that is full of paradox or irony, and uses an idiom to express their understanding of the situation.For example, one famous 成语故事 is "The Fox and the Grapes" (狐狸和葡萄). In this story, a fox finds some delicious grapes but is unable to reach them with his mouth. Instead, he grabs the grapes with his hands and realizes that they are not as delicious as he had imagined. The moral of the story is that one should not judge a thing by its appearance or by what one cannot achieve.Another popular 成语故事 is "The Emperor Wears No Crown" (皇帝裸衣). In this story, an emperor goes to a marketplace and sees a tailor makinga suit of armor. The emperor becomes fascinated by the armor and decides to try it on. However, when he does, he realizes that it is too large and that he cannot fit into it. The moral of the story is that one should not rely on external appearances or assumptions to determine their worth or value.成语故事英文版简短 (创建与标题相符的正文并拓展)。
东施效颦作文英文
东施效颦作文英文The phenomenon of "Dong Shi Xiao Fen," or "Imitating the Ugly," is a fascinating aspect of human behavior that has been observed throughout history. It refers to the tendency of people to mimic the actions or behaviors of others, even when those actions or behaviors are considered unattractive or undesirable. This behavior can have significant consequences, both for the individual and for society as a whole.One of the primary reasons why people engage in "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is the desire to fit in with a particular group or social circle. Humans are inherently social creatures, and we often feel a strong need to be accepted and approved by our peers. When we see someone who is perceived as popular or successful, we may feel a strong urge to emulate their behavior, even if it goes against our own better judgment. This can lead to a cycle of imitation, where people continuously try to outdo one another in their efforts to be seen as "cool" or "trendy."Another factor that contributes to "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is the powerof social media and the influence of celebrity culture. In today's digital age, we are constantly exposed to images and videos of people who are considered to be "perfect" or "ideal." This can create a sense of inadequacy and a desire to conform to these unrealistic standards. As a result, people may try to imitate the behaviors or appearances of these celebrities, even if it means engaging in unhealthy or unethical practices.One of the most concerning aspects of "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is the potential for it to lead to negative consequences for the individual. When people engage in imitation, they may sacrifice their own sense of identity and individuality in order to fit in with a particular group or social norm. This can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, depression, and even anxiety. Additionally, people may engage in risky or dangerous behaviors in an attempt to emulate their peers, which can have serious physical and emotional consequences.Furthermore, "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" can also have broader societal implications. When people continuously imitate one another, it can lead to a homogenization of culture and a loss of diversity. This can stifle creativity and innovation, as people become less willing to take risks or try new things. Additionally, the constant pressure to conform can lead to a lack of critical thinking and a tendency to blindly follow the crowd, which can have serious consequences for democracy and social progress.Despite these negative consequences, "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is a behavior that is deeply ingrained in human nature. We are social creatures who are constantly seeking approval and validation from our peers, and this can lead us to engage in behaviors that we may later regret. However, it is important to recognize the importance of individuality and to cultivate a sense of self-confidence and self-acceptance.One way to combat "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is to encourage critical thinking and independent decision-making. By teaching people to question the status quo and to think for themselves, we can help to foster a culture of innovation and creativity. Additionally, we can work to promote diversity and inclusivity, so that people feel comfortable being themselves and expressing their unique perspectives.Another important step is to address the underlying issues that contribute to "Dong Shi Xiao Fen," such as low self-esteem, social anxiety, and the pressure to conform. By providing people with the support and resources they need to develop a strong sense of self-worth and self-acceptance, we can help to break the cycle of imitation and encourage more positive and constructive behaviors.Ultimately, "Dong Shi Xiao Fen" is a complex and multifacetedphenomenon that reflects the deep-seated human need for social acceptance and validation. While it can have significant negative consequences, it is also a behavior that is deeply ingrained in our nature as social creatures. By recognizing the importance of individuality and cultivating a culture of critical thinking and self-acceptance, we can work to combat this phenomenon and promote a more diverse and vibrant society.。
东施效颦的作文不超过300字
东施效颦的作文不超过300字英文回答：Dong Shi was a young woman who lived in ancient China during the Spring and Autumn period. She was known for her love of beauty and her desire to be admired by others. One day, she heard about Xishi, a beautiful concubine who lived in the neighboring kingdom of Yur.Xishi was famous for her beauty, and Dong Shi was determined to imitate her in order to attract attention for herself. She began by copying Xishi's makeup and hairstyle. However, no matter how hard she tried, she could not achieve the same level of beauty as Xishi.In fact, Dong Shi's attempts to imitate Xishi only made her look more ridiculous. Her makeup was too thick and her hairstyle was too elaborate. She looked like a clown, not a beautiful woman.Realizing that she could not imitate Xishi's beauty, Dong Shi decided to try to imitate her demeanor instead.She began to walk and talk like Xishi, and she even triedto imitate her facial expressions. However, her effortswere again met with failure.Dong Shi's clumsy attempts to imitate Xishi only made her look more foolish. She was not able to capture Xishi's grace and elegance, and she ended up looking like a parodyof a beautiful woman.中文回答：东施效颦的故事发生在春秋时期，东施是一位容貌丑陋的女子，她听说越国美女西施的容貌举世无双，于是心生嫉妒，决定模仿西施来博得他人的关注。
东施效颦双语成语寓言故事
东施效颦双语成语寓言故事东施效颦双语成语寓言故事Xi Shi was a famous beauty of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn Period.西施是春秋时期越国有名的美女。
Among Xi Shi's neighbours there was a very ugly woman whom everyone disliked and called "Dong Shi".西施的邻居中有一个长得很丑的女人，大家都讨厌她，叫她“东施”。
Dong Shi was very jealous of Xi Shi's beauty, but there was nothing she could do about it. She could only imitate Xi Shi in every way.东施看到西施很美，非常嫉妒。
可是，又没有办法，她只好模仿西施，时时处处学西施的样子。
One day, Xi Shi felt pain in her heart, and called a doctor for treatment. Having taken the medicine, Xi Shi went out of her house for a stroll. After taking a few steps, she felt a spasm of pain in her heart. Quickly pressing her bosom, she sat down with knitted brows in a chair in the garden.有一天，西施患了心痛病，请医生来医治。
西施服药以后，走出屋子，在外边散步。
刚走了几步，她就觉得一阵心痛。
西施连忙按着胸口，皱着眉头，扶坐在花园的椅子上。
英语故事
My fatherMy father was an exceptional man. He may not have been a perfect man. But he was a good man. And he loved us. All I wanted to do today was to give him a dignified…sending. Is that really so much to ask?So... Maybe... Maybe he had some things he liked to do. Life isn't simple. It's complicated. We're all just thrown in here together in a world full of chaos（混沌，混乱）and confusion, a world full of questions and no answers, with Death always lingering（徘徊，沉思）around the corner.And we do our best. We can't always do our best. My dad did it best. He always tried to tell me, you have to go for what you want in life, because you never know how long you're gonna be here. And whether you succeed or you fail, the most important thing is to have tried. A parent can only drive you in the right direction. In the end though, you've got to run for yourself. You have to grow up yourself.So when you leave here today, I'd like you to remember my father for what he really was--a decent and loving man. If only（要是……多好）we could be as giving and generous and understanding as my father was. Then the world would be a far better place.Aping a Beauty 东施效颦Xi Shi, a famous beauty, had a pain in her bosom（胸部）, so she had a frown（皱眉）on her face when she went out. An ugly girl who lived nearby saw her and thought she looked very beautiful. Therefore when she went home, she also put her hands on her bosom and had a frown on her face.When a rich man in the neighbourhood saw her, he shut his doors tightly and did not go out. When a poor man saw her, he took his wife and children and gave her a wide berth（保持安全距离） .She only knew Xi Shi's frown looked beautiful but she did not know the reason for its beauty.The fawn who misses the classOnce upon a time, there was a herd of（一群）forest deer. In this herd was a wise and respected teacher, cunning（狡猾的，巧妙的）in the ways of deer. He taught the tricks and strategies of survival to the young fawns（小鹿，小动物） .One day, his younger sister brought her son to him, to be taught what is so important for deer. She said, "Oh brother teacher, this is my son. Please teach him the tricks and strategies ofdeer." The teacher said to the fawn, "Very well, you can come at this time tomorrow for your first lesson."At first, the young deer came to the lessons as he was supposed to. But soon, he became more interested in playing with the other young bucks（雄鹿）and does. He didn't realize how dangerous it could be for a deer who learned nothing but deer games. So he started cutting classes. Soon he was playing hooky（逃学，旷工）all the time.Unfortunately, one day the fawn who played hooky stepped in a snare（陷阱，圈套）and was trapped. Since he was missing, his mother worried. She went to her brother the teacher, and asked him, "My dear brother, how is my son? Have you taught your nephew the tricks and strategies of deer?"The teacher replied, "My dear sister, your son was disobedient（不服从的，违背的）and unteachable. Out of respect for you, I tried my best to teach him. But he did not want to learn the tricks and strategies of deer. He played hooky! How could I possibly teach him? You are obedient（顺从的，服从的）and faithful, but he is not. It is useless to try to teach him."Later they heard the sad news. The stubborn（顽固的）fawn who played hooky had been trapped and killed by a hunter. He skinned him and took the meat home to his family.The moral is: Nothing can be learned from a teacher, by one who misses the class.The Moon and the windOnce upon a time, there were two very good friends who lived together in the shade of a rock. Strange as it may seem, one was a lion and one was a tiger. They had met when they were too young to know the difference between lions and tigers. So they did not think their friendship was at all unusual. Besides, it was a peaceful part of the mountains, possibly due to the influence of a gentle forest monk（僧侣）who lived nearby. He was a hermit（隐士）, one who lives far away from other people.For some unknown reason, one day the two friends got into a silly argument. The tiger said, "Everyone knows the cold comes when the moon wanes（衰退，月亏）from full to new!" The lion said, "Where did you hear such nonsense（胡说，废话）? Everyone knows the cold comes when the moon waxes from new to full!"The argument got stronger and stronger. Neither could convince the other. They could not reach any conclusion to resolve the growing dispute. They even started calling each other names! Fearing for their friendship, they decided to go ask the learned（博学的）forest monk, who would surely know about such things.Visiting the peaceful hermit, the lion and tiger bowed respectfully and put their question to him. The friendly monk thought for a while and then gave his answer. "It can be cold in anyphase of the moon, from new to full and back to new again. It is the wind that brings the cold, whether from west or north or east. Therefore, in a way, you are both right! And neither of you is defeated by the other. The most important thing is to live without conflict, to remain united. Unity is best by all means."The lion and tiger thanked the wise hermit. They were happy to still be friends.Natural enemies can become best friendsBefore the time of this story, people in Asia used to say that there would never be a time when an elephant and a dog would be friends. Elephants simply did not like dogs, and dogs were afraid of elephants.When dogs are frightened by those who are bigger than they are, they often bark very loudly, to cover up their fear. When dogs used to do this when they saw elephants, the elephants would get annoyed and chase them. Elephants had no patience at all when it came to dogs. Even if a dog were quiet and still, any nearby elephant would automatically attack him. This is why everybody agreed that elephants and dogs were 'natural enemies', just like lions and tigers, or cats and mice.Once upon a time, there was a royal bull（大型的，公牛似的）elephant, who was very well fed and cared for. In the neighborhood of the elephant shed, there was a scrawny（骨瘦如柴的）poorly fed, stray（迷路的，离群的）dog. He was attracted by the smell of the rich sweet rice being fed to the royal elephant. So he began sneaking（潜行）into the shed and eating the wonderful rice that fell from the elephant's mouth. He liked it so much, that soon he would eat nowhere else. While enjoying his food, the big mighty elephant did not notice the tiny shy stray dog.By eating such rich food, the once underfed（营养不良的）dog gradually got bigger and stronger, and became very handsome looking. The good-natured elephant began to notice him. Since the dog had gotten used to being around the elephant, he had lost his fear. So he did not bark at him. Because he was not annoyed by the friendly dog, the elephant gradually got used to him.Slowly they became friendlier and friendlier with each other. Before long, neither would eat without the other, and they enjoyed spending their time together. When they played, the dog would grab the elephant's heavy trunk, and the elephant would swing him forward and backward, from side to side, up and down, and even in circles! So it was that they became 'best friends', and wanted never to be separated.Then one day a man from a remote village, who was visiting the city, passed by the elephant shed. He saw the frisky（活泼的，欢闹的）dog, who had become strong and beautiful. He bought him from the mahout（管象人）, even though he didn't really own him. He took him back to his home village, without anyone knowing where that was.Of course, the royal bull elephant became very sad, since he missed his best friend, the dog. He became so sad that he didn't want to do anything, not even eat or drink or bathe. So the mahout had to report this to the king, although he said nothing about selling the friendly dog.It just so happened that the king had an intelligent minister who was known for his understanding of animals. So he told him to go and find out the reason for the elephant's condition.The wise minister went to the elephant shed. He saw at once that the royal bull elephant was very sad. He thought, "This once happy elephant does not appear to be sick in any way. But I have seen this condition before, in men and animals alike. This elephant is grief-stricken, probably due to the loss of a very dear friend."Then he said to the guards and attendants, "I find no sickness. He seems to be grief-stricken due to the loss of a friend. Do you know if this elephant had a very close friendship with anyone?"They told him how the royal elephant and the stray dog were best friends. "What happened to this stray dog?" asked the minister. "He was taken by an unknown man," they replied, "and we do not know where he is now."The minister returned to the king and said, "Your majesty, I am happy to say your elephant is not sick. As strange as it may sound, he became best friends with a stray dog! Since the dog has been taken away, the elephant is grief-stricken and does not feel like eating or drinking or bathing. This is my opinion."The king said, "Friendship is one of life's most wonderful things. My minister, how can we bring back my elephant's friend and make him happy again?""My lord," replied the minister, "I suggest you make an official announcement, that whoever has the dog who used to live at the royal elephant shed, will be fined."This was done, and when the villager heard of it, he released the dog from his house. He was filled with great happiness and ran as fast as he could, straight back to his best friend, the royal bull elephant.The elephant was so overjoyed, that he picked up his friend with his trunk and sat him on top of his head. The happy dog wagged（摇摆）his tail, while the elephant's eyes sparkled with delight. They both lived happily ever after.Meanwhile, the king was very pleased by his elephant's full recovery. He was amazed that his minister seemed to be able to read the mind of an elephant. So he rewarded him appropriately.The moral is: Even 'natural enemies' can become 'best friends'.On her own, but not aloneMarjorie Baer used to joke about her retirement plans. She wasn't married and had no kids, but she didn't intend to be alone—she and all her single friends would move into a fictional （虚构的，小说的）home she called Casa de Biddies. Instead, Baer developed terminal brain cancer when she was 52. But just as she'd hoped, her friends and family provided her with love and care to the end.Baer's friends Lee Ballance and Mary Selkirk were walking their dog one afternoon in July 2006 when they saw an ambulance in front of her house. Baer had had a seizure and collapsed. Ballance, a physician, hopped in（上车）his car and followed the ambulance to the hospital to be at Baer's side while doctors tried to figure out what was going on. When they did, the news wasn't good: She had glioblastoma multiforme（多形性成胶质细胞瘤）, a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.Ballance was only the first of Baer's friends who became her unofficial caregivers. Until her brother Phil Baer put his marriage and work in Los Angeles on hold to care for his sister during her final weeks, they cobbled（铺）together a system to watch over their friend and allow her to keep some of the privacy and independence she cherished.Baer's good friend Ruth Henrich took the lead. That seemed natural: Henrich, then 58, and Baer both worked in publishing and lived in the same duplex（占两层楼的公寓套房） . Though busy in her job as an associate managing editor at , Henrich took Baer to doctors' appointments and helped her deal with all the aspects of life that were becoming increasingly mysterious to her—answering machines, TV controls, and even phone numbers. After Henrich sent out an e-mail request, a group of volunteers signed up to ferry Baer back and forth to radiation therapy. Others in Baer's circle offered up particular talents: A nurse friend helped Baer figure out how to get what she was due from Social Security and her disability insurance; an attorney pal（朋友，伙伴）helped Baer with her will; a buddy who was an accountant took over her bills when she could no longer manage them. "There was this odd sense that the right person always showed up," says Ballance.Not that it was easy. "I had to know at all times who was going to be there and anticipate what Marjorie would need next, so it was always on my mind," says Henrich. "It was something I wanted to do, but it also never went away." Still, their jury-rigged arrangement worked remarkably well. Even as Baer lost the ability to read and write and engage in conversation over the course of the year, she was able to continue to live on her own, walk to the market, take the subway to painting classes, and even fly to Iowa by herself to visit her brother Tom and his family."She was a generous person," says another friend, Elizabeth Whipple, "and it came back to her in truckloads."Unmarried women are one of the fastest-growing demographic（人口统计学的）groups in America, and increasing numbers of men are remaining single, too; experts are concerned about how caregiving will be managed for both groups as they age. If the experience of Baer's friends is a guide, the Internet will play a role. It's already making it possible to create communities of caregivers who may have only one thing in common: the person who needs their help. On personal "care pages" set up through services such as Lotsa Helping Hands, friends and family members can post a list of tasks that need to be done, volunteer to do them, and keep updated on the person's condition. As Baer's cancer progressed, for example, her friends set up a page on Yahoo! where people could sign up to deliver meals or do errands（差事，使命） .Eventually, their help wasn't enough. One morning, a year after Baer's diagnosis, Henrich checked in before work and found Baer on the floor. Though she wore a panic button on a chain around her neck, she hadn't used it. "I don't know how long she had been there," Henrich says.That was when Baer's brother Phil stepped in. He and Tom had taken turns earlier making trips to Berkeley to care for their sister; now Phil, who lived in Los Angeles, took leave from his job as head of air-conditioning and heating at CBS Studio Center—and from his understanding wife, Joyce—to care for Baer full-time. "There was just no question in my mind that I would do anything I could, including switch places with Marjorie," he says. "It made me realize how much I loved her."For the next few weeks, Phil looked after her during the day. He oversaw the nighttime caregivers and consulted with the hospice（旅客招待所，收容所）workers who assisted with medical issues and helped him prepare for Baer's death. But even then, his sister's loyal friends were irreplaceable, he says, providing both practical and emotional sustenance（生计，食物） .Several of Baer's friends were there when she died. "We were all trying to help ease her passing," says Whipple. "Phil put his hands on her chest, and she let go."Catherine Fox, one of the friends who was present when Baer died, was deeply affected. "It was so comforting to know that if you're willing to ask for help, the generosity of family and friends can be phenomenal（异常的，显著的） . It makes me feel secure and hopeful to know that help is there when you need it."。
成语故事 英语译文
An official of the ancient State of Chu awarded a pot of wine to his men after the ceremony of Spring Sacrifice. One man said，“We have only one pot of wine. It's not enough for all of us but sufficient for one. Let's determine who'll have the wine by drawing a snake on the ground. He who finishes first will have the wine.”The others agreed. Very soon，one man finished his snake. He was about to drink the wine when he saw the others were still busy drawing. He said complacently，“How slowly you are！I still have enough time to add feet to my snke.”But before he finished the feet，another man finished his snke and grabbed the pot from him，saying，“Whoever has seen a snake with feet？Yours is not a snke. So the wine should be mine！”He drank the wine. The man adding the feet to the snake had to give in and could only regret his foolishness.From that story comes the idiom “Draw a snake and add feet to it”。