經典英文短篇小說400字
⑴ 關於「友誼」的短篇英文小說
Friendship is indispensable to people's life. A man without friends is an angel without wings, whose life will suffer in the long tolerance of loneliness and depression. Friendship is the mother of our psyche, who'll warm her kid when hurt occurs. We have much to share with our friends in life, perplexity, excitement, bitterness etc. Alas, it's magnificent to maintain a genuine friendship.
It takes many special qualities to make a friend. Understanding should come first. Only when we get a better understanding of each other can we gain an authentic and meaningful friendship. We may find our hobbies of common interests. This feeling of affinity gets us closer and closer.
It also takes a special kind of love that seems to know no end. Never hesitate to show your heartfelt care and kindness to your friend when he/she is in trouble. Love is not selfish. Love is endowed by God that we should treasure all our life.
Tolerance is the third essential part in friendship. We are absolutely different persons. This indivial distinction may cause conflict between us in every aspect of our life. Don't immerse ourself in this infliction too long. Try to tolerant his/her in an introspective mood. Saints are not perfect, let alone those ordinary people like us. Afterwards, we should get a good communication. Never shy to confess.
Understanding, love and tolerance are the first three essences that comes to an authentic friendship. Other qualities are also concerned such as thoughtfulness, trust and patience. Remember, friendship is your psyche's guard, treasure it
友誼是不可缺少的人們的生活。沒有朋友的人沒有翅膀的天使,他的生活將會受到在長期的寬容的孤獨和抑鬱。友誼是我們的母親心理,誰來溫暖自己孩子什麼時候傷害的發生。我們有很多一起分享我們的朋友在生活中,困惑,興奮,苦等。唉,它卻是很偉大的維持一個真正的友誼。
要用許多特殊性質為了結交新朋友。理解能先來。只有當我們更好的了解對方就會給我們帶來一個真正的和有意義的友誼。我們可能會發現共同利益的業余愛好。這種感覺的親和力讓我們越來越近。
它也需要一種特別的愛似乎知道沒有終點的。不要猶豫,盡管顯示你並給你的朋友的關心和體貼。當他/她有麻煩了。愛不是自私。愛是賦予上帝,我們應該珍惜一生。
寬容是第三中最重要的組成部分的友誼。我們完全不同的人。這個人的區別可能會引起沖突,在各方面我們生命中的一個大境界了。不要讓自己在這所施加的時間太長了。試著寬容他/她的在一個發人深省的心情。聖徒並不完美,更不用說那些一個像我們這樣的普通人。後來,我們應該好好溝通。不害羞的承認。
理解、愛和寬容三個基本要素是第一個是一個真正的友誼。其他的品質也對此表示關注,如體貼、信任和耐心。記住,友誼是心靈的後衛,珍惜它
⑵ 經典短篇小說閱讀-毛姆
外刊毫無疑問是學英文的絕佳材料。但各種新聞層出不窮,五花八門的熱點稍縱即逝,如果平時只看新聞(無論中文還是英文),整個人難免會變得越來越浮躁。
因此,閱讀一些經典文學作品,和讀者朋友們一起搭建一塊安靜的「小型避難所」。
長篇小說的篇幅往往比較長,基礎不太好的同學不容易堅持,也很難享受到閱讀的快感。於是我決定帶大家從短小精悍的短篇小說讀起。
第一部作品,我選擇了毛姆先生的《患難之交》(A friend in Need)。毛姆是我最鍾愛的作者之一,這也是一篇我很喜歡的小說,後勁很大,以至於在看完這篇小說後的好幾年,我都經常想起它。
今天我就帶大家一起讀一讀這篇小說。希望大家能找到一塊完整的時間,安靜地閱讀下面這個故事。
A friend in need
患難之交
By William Somerset Maugham
study v. If you study something, you consider it or observe it carefully in order to be able to understand it fully. 研究;調查;仔細觀察
engage sb v.to employ sb to do a particular jobfor the most part 僱傭,聘用
draw conclusions from sth 從...得出結論
for the most part used to say that something is generally true but not completely true 就絕大部分而言;基本上,大體上
contour [ˈkɑːntʊr] n.[C]the outer edges of sth; the outline of its shape or form 外形;輪廓
all of a piece 一致,協調;相符合
cannot afford to do sth 承擔不起做某事
self-contradictory adj. containing ten ideas or statements that cannot both be true 自相矛盾的
incomprehensible [ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪbl] adj. impossible to understand 無法理解的;難懂的
haphazard [ˌhæpˈhæzəd] adj.with no particular order or plan; not organized well無秩序的;無計劃的;組織混亂的
tubular [ˈtjuːbjʊlər] adj. shaped like a tube 管狀的
incongruity [ˌɪn.kəŋˈgruː.əti] n. the fact that something is strange, unusual, or unsuitable in a particular situation 不和諧;不合適;不相稱
incongruous adj.不合適的; 不相稱的; 不協調的;
eg. Such traditional methods seem incongruous in our technical age. 此類傳統方法似乎同我們今天的科技時代格格不入。
cart n.馬車
shrug one's shoulders 聳聳肩
vanity [ˈvæn.ɪ.ti] n. [U] too much pride in your own appearance, abilities or achievements 自負;自大;虛榮;虛榮心:
for my / her / their part speaking for myself, etc. 就我(或她、他們等)而言
puzzle v.to make sb feel confused because they do not understand sth 迷惑;使困惑
occur to sb to come into your mind 被想到;出現在頭腦中
slender adj. thin in an attractive or elegant way 苗條的;纖細的
wrinkled [ˈrɪŋ.kl ̩d] adj. having wrinkles 有皺紋的
in accordance with sth according to a rule, system etc 按照某事物
dry hunour 冷幽默,十分微妙的幽默
It happened that... 碰巧...
sentimental [ˌsentɪˈmentəl] adj.Someone or something that is sentimental feels or shows pity or love, sometimes to an extent that is considered exaggerated and foolish. 感傷的;多情的;多愁善感的
something of a 在某種程度上是
frail [freɪl] adj.physically weak and thin 瘦弱的
lounge [laʊndʒ] n.a public room in a hotel, club, etc. for waiting or relaxing in 休息室
restful [ˈrestfəl] adj.that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful 閑適寧靜的;使人感到悠閑的
presently adv. in a short time 馬上,一會兒,不久,很快
catch sight of sb / sth to suddenly see someone or something that you have been looking for or have been hoping to see 忽然看到某人/某物
seat v.向…提供座位;(使)就座;坐;落座
seat oneself 某人坐下,某人落座
"What do you say to a little drink?"
「我們來點小酒怎麼樣?
nod a greeting 點頭問候
remittance [rɪˈmɪtəns] n.[U]the act of sending money to sb in order to pay for sth 匯付;匯款
sb's namesake 同名的人
uncanny adj. strange and difficult to explain 異常的;難以解釋的
sip v.to drink sth, taking a very small amount each time 小口喝;抿
think a lot of sb have a very good opinion of sb/sth 對…感興趣;敬慕…;對…高度評價
credit n.[U] an arrangement that you make, with a shop / store for example, to pay later for sth you buy 賒購;賒欠
down and out without money, a home or a job, and living on the streets 窮愁潦倒;一無所有
give credit 允許賒購
on the account of sth because of sb / sth 由於;因為:
current n.[C] the movement of water in the sea or a river; the movement of air in a particular direction 水流,潮流;氣流:
be taken aback (by sb / sth) to be shocked or surprised by sb / sth (被…)嚇了一跳;大吃一驚;震驚
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思考題:
1. 你認為這篇文章的結尾有什麼樣的特點,能說出它的風格和另外哪位作家比較接近嗎?
2.你如何理解這篇小說的標題:A Friend in Need
3.文中的Edward Burton的「表象」是什麼?「本性」是什麼?
⑶ 睡谷的傳說這部小說的簡介
睡谷的傳說
《睡谷的傳說》(The legend of the Sleepy Hollow)是美國作家華盛頓·歐文(Washington Irving,1783—1859)創作的著名短篇小說,包含在他的著名散文集《見聞札記》中。它與華盛頓·歐文的另外兩篇短篇小說《瑞普·凡·溫克爾》、《鬼新郎》被稱為「最早的現代短篇小說」。
《睡谷的傳說》講述的是發生在哈得遜河畔的一個名叫「睡谷」的地方的故事。這個地方鬼氣森森,流傳著許多恐怖故事,其中無頭騎士的故事最為可怕。傳說在美國獨立戰爭時期的一次戰役中一個赫塞騎兵的頭被炮彈打飛了。死後,他的陰魂常在夜裡騎馬飛奔,到戰場上去尋找自己的頭顱。故事的主人公是一個名叫伊卡伯德·克萊恩的小學教師。他是一個貪婪、迷信、自負、懦弱而又愚蠢的傢伙。他看上了當地一戶富裕的荷蘭人家的女兒卡特琳娜·凡·塔塞爾,對她的美貌,尤其是她家的財產,垂涎不已……
在《睡谷的傳說》中克萊恩看著地里的牲畜家禽,想像著它們在飯桌上讓人美餐的情景等等,讀來令人忍俊不禁。歐文的文風模仿中有創新,形成了自己獨特的風格。著名女作家張愛玲曾翻譯過《睡谷的傳說》。
《睡谷的傳說》自1912年首次搬上銀幕以來,曾有多個電影版本相繼面世,其中迪斯尼的卡通版《無頭騎士傳奇》最為深入人心。1999年,好萊塢著名導演、懸念大師蒂姆·伯頓(Tim Burton)將《睡谷的傳說》改編後重拍(片名為《Sleepy Hollow》),在戲劇化與幽默感兼顧的情況下將歐文的小說原著提升到一個新高度。同時,曾為《星球大戰》系列影片以及《終結者》等片製作數碼特效的工業光魔公司,成功為影片營造出的令人毛骨悚然的恐怖場面將使該片毫無爭議地躋身經典恐怖片之列。
2004年,由喬尼。德普主演的是最近的英文版,可以一看。