关于孝道的英文作文（精品20篇）

For most girls, I believe they must have read the story about Cinderella. The story tells about a beautiful and kind girl named Cinderella, her mother dies when she is very small, so his father marries another lady who has two daughters. When the father dies, Cinderella is bulled by his step-mother and step-sisters, but she keeps nice to them. One day, Cinderella meets a prince and when she joins the party, she has to run away before midnight. The prince finally finds her by his missing glass shoe. Finally, Cinderella lives a happy life and her step-mother and step-sisters are punished. The story tells people that if we are kind to others, we will have the good return.

对于大部分女孩子来说，我相信他们肯定有看过关于《灰姑娘》的故事。故事讲述了一个叫灰姑娘，美丽又善良的女孩。她的妈妈在她很小的时候就去世了，因此他的爸爸和一个有着两个女儿的女人结婚。当爸爸过世后，灰姑娘被她的继母和两个姐姐欺负，但是她一直对她们很好。有一天，灰姑娘在参加舞会的时候遇到了一个王子，但是她在午夜前就逃跑了。王子最终通过水晶鞋找到了她。最终，灰姑娘过上了幸福的生活，她的继母和姐姐们也受到了惩罚。这个故事告诉人们如果我们善待别人，就会有好的回报。

Dear mother

I have been good at school. I often think of you when I go to bed because we always go for a walk before go to bed at home. So I miss you everyday. Do you miss me? Why don’t you call me? I’ve got a lot of things to tell you. One of the things is about foreign teacher’s daughter. Her name’s Skyler. She lives in Canada. She comes to our class to learn Chinese and English with me in my class. This afternoon when it was art and craft class our class were cleaning the gymnasium. And she did it with us too. So I usually talk to her when she doesn’t know what to do? But when the class is over I always haven’t got enough time to talk to her. And I usually can’t find her. So we don’t have time to introduce to each other. But it is the first time that I have a foreign student. So I’m very happy! Mum you often tell me “If you are happy I’ll be happy too.” So you have to be happy because I’m happy! I like you when you are happy! In the end I wish you everything is just fine!

YoursSophia.

Shakspere (wrong spelling) created Hamlet--a man with wisdom and courage .In order to revenge on his uncle for killing his father, he pretented (spelling mistake) to be mad and suffered a series of misery. On the contrary, we can also say that Hamlet is rude and selfish for he did not think twice before his revenge . if (Capitalize "If" since it is the beginning word of the sentence.) a country has no king, how can a country keep alive (You need a question mark here since it is a question.) So, every thing has two sides, the bright side and adumbral side. Every time we make a decision we have to think twice.

Comment:

Be careful with your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Too many uncessary mistakes.It is good that you looked at both the dark and bright sides of Hamlet. Thats quite objective and convincing.

Our family enjoyed a wonderful New Years evening family dinner because it is seldom to get so many relatives to get together.My uncle,aunt and cousin,my best friend,came and had dinner with us.It took almost whole afternoon to prepare the dishes.Of course,that is a chance to show my mom and my aunts cooking skill.We also try to do something to help them,but,what we got was "going to play".It is happy for me to hear that rather than "go to do your homework".The evening dinner is so good,everyone enjoyed and aet overload to their stomach.So wonderful dinner,so wonderful new year.

Nowadays,more and more families choose to have the dinner on New Year’s Eve in restaurants.Though this choice doesn’t follow our tradition,I think it’s good and should be encouraged.

First,it’s obviously more convenient to do so.The process of preparing a home-made New Year’s Eve dinner is not only hard but also annoying.People have to buy food several days before the festival and spend a long time cooking all sorts of dishes.Now,just pick up the telephone and reserve a table.Everything will be well arranged by the restaurant.

Second,it still create a warm atmosphere by getting the family united,which is the true purpose of the dinner.In the restaurant,you celebrate the New Year and share your happiness with other families and usually can enjoy special performances or activities,organized by the owner of the restaurant.

To make a conclusion,having the dinner on New Year’s Eve outside shows a change in people’s thoughts on traditions and seems to be a wise,nice and exciting idea.

There is a trend that more and more families have their dinner on New Year’s Eve in the restaurant.Although it is more convenient,it doesn’t seem to be a pleasure thing for me.

Firstly,the restaurants are too crowded.Owing to this,we cannot talk freely.In addition,the sense of harmony cannot be felt by the family members.

Secondly,it may cost us a big sum of money which we can save by having the dinner in our own families.The whole family’s preparation for the dinner is also a process of enjoying according to my view.

In a word,it is not a good idea to have New Year’s Eve dinner in the restaurant.Home dinner makes a happy New Year.

I think its very important and necessary for kids to do some housework at home.

Firstly it is because they just spend too much time doing homework without having any rest. Doing housework not only help them rest but also do some body exercise. Secondly, kids should learn how hard-working their parents are and thus learn to be grateful.

For me, I can do lots of housework. For example, I can do the dishe, I can cook, I can sweep the floor, and I can also water the flowers. Whats more, I can set the table and so on.

给奶奶的一封信A Letter to Grandmother

Dear grandma,

How have you been?

I do not see you for along time. I miss you very much. I am writing to tell you a good news. I did very well in the final exams. I am the No.1 in my class. I worked very hard to prep are he final exames. And finally I didit. I am very exciting. Mom and dad are happy, too. They are proud of me. Besides, the summer holiday comes. I have much free time now. There fore, I want tovisit to you this Saturday. I am looking for ward to seeing you.Loveyou.

Lovely yours,

Niki

There is not a (no) thrifty man but bees a rich man sooner or later。 Why?

Because he will not spend such money as is unnecessary。 Little by little his

money will accumulate。 Ten to one， he is bound to make a fortune。I do not like

such men as spend their money in a wrong way。 They do not know extravagance is a

bad thing。 It can only make them happy for the time being。 In short， thrift

makes poor men rich and extravagance makes rich men poor。

Every one faces the problem of choosing an occupation after graduation from college or university, which plays a vital role in his life. An appropriate occupation makes a man work with zest and vigor, as well as contribute to his country.

To make a wise choice, two important things should be taken into consideration. One is the interest, the other, the demands of people and society. Only if the two aspects are connected, can a man show his talent and ability to the best advantage. If the two conflict, the former should be under the latter, for the peoples interests are more important than the individuals.

In regard to my choice in the future, I am fond of learning foreign languages; what is more, with the implementation of the Open-Door Policy, exchange between home and abroad in economy and culture has been growing significantly, thus Im determined to be a qualified interpreter.

[以选择职业为题的英文作文

in the spring and autumn period, a man in the state of song raised monkeys. the monkeys could understand what he said.

as the man became poor, he wanted to reduce the monkeys food. he first suggested that he give them three acorns(橡子) in the morning and four acorns in the evening.

thereupon, the monkeys protested angrily. then their owner said, "how about four in the morning and three in the evening?" the monkeys were satisfied with that.

this idiom originally meant to befool others with tricks. later it is used to mean to keep changing ones mind.

Dear children,

Christmas is an exciting and busy time for me: elves are making toys,

reindeer are training to pull sleds, and Im preparing this years list of good

kids.

I need to let the elves know what to make now, so let me know what you like

as soon as possible.

I will get my sleigh ready for my long Journey on Christmas Eve. In the

meantime, Ill write as many letters as I can. To ensure that I receive your

letter, please send it to the following address:

Santa/Father Christmas

Santa s Grotto

Reindeerland

XM4 5HQ

Remember, it is important to write the Christmas address on the envelope.

Make sure you include your full name and return address so I can write back to

you.

Please mail your letter before December 9 so that I can have time to answer

your letter.

I look forward to sending you presents on Christmas Eve. And remember to

get me a mince pie, and Rudolph the reindeer carrots too!"

Merry Christmas to all of you

Santa Claus

Nowadays, the Internet is becoming more and more popular in the society, and network morality and politeness are becoming more and more important. Although the network is a virtual world, it still needs to pay attention to morality and courtesy.

In real life, people pay attention to civilization and politeness when they interact with each other. They are willing to show themselves a good image of culture, culture and good behavior.

In the virtual society, people do not meet each other, and the two parties may never know who they are. This is not polite, can talk, swearing talk? Can not! In this virtual network society, due to the interaction between people are generally written language, so humble attitude, polite language, mutual respect is more important, it will make people feel warm, can naturally narrow the distance between the two sides, eliminate the strange feeling, so that both sides of communication communicate friendly. Polite manners will help you build a bridge between friends.

If you start swearing, swearing, will only make you disgust, think you are not self-cultivation. This kind of person has no place in the society and the internet. According to Chutian Metropolis Daily, two middle school students in Jingzhou are chatting with QQ, one of them is swearing, and the other is dragging him into the blacklist. The curse of the "Coral" version of the QQ to find the other side of the Internet bar, machine number, about a few classmates, find him, killed him alive. Later, he was caught by the court and sentenced to punishment.

Morality, not only involves no swearing, must also keep a promise inviolate. If the blind to post, will let others do wrong, harm to others for gospel truth.

In addition, because we teenagers are in the growth period, experience is little, lack of experience, in this complex world travel network was set up, we must pay attention to self-protection awareness, establish a "firewall" in their mind, to influence us against bad information. Restricted information, if you are in the restricted area, must not enter.

For example, some of my classmates on the Internet found a actionpacked, what is called "flash" game, open display "factors in this game with violence, under the age of 18, but they are prohibited from entering the" stubborn into play. Because they play too much, they want to rush up, hit a few punches or kick a few legs, and learn straight.  What a sad thing it is! We must draw lessons from the inappropriate information of minors, and not play games that are not suitable for minors.

Internet must use their own registered accounts and passwords, without permission, absolutely can not steal other peoples accounts and passwords, and add "friends" to pass the other sides permission and verification. Its a basic virtue when someone enters the account number and password.

Other peoples web pages, animation, writing the text are the intellectual property rights of the producer, is protected by the state, without permission can not be reproduced, the name of their own department.

Talking about security issues again. At present, there are many swindlers on the Internet, using childrens credulity and curiosity to date children to meet somewhere. Such a thing, even if you know each other, must also consult with parents, can not relax vigilance. The most important thing is, no matter when, can not easily release personal data online.

Okay！ Wish you a reasonable arrangement of time, online carefree, safe tour!

20 July 2006

Dear Mr. Wang,

Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful letter in support of MCEA (Maywood Chinese Education Association). Your letter clearly articulates all the major reasons children in Maywood will benefit from studying the Chinese language as part of their elementary school education. It provides invaluable support that will help making bilingual Chinese education a reality in Maywood public schools.

Although MCEA would like to see Palo Alto public schools implement the first bilingual Chinese kindergarten class in September of 2006, we have learned that the school district must take the time to understand how a new program will affect existing educational offerings, and to validate community interest. Nevertheless, MCEA, with more than 70 members, will continue to actively promote bilingual Chinese education in the Palo Alto public schools and will keep you apprised of the progress we make.

Thanks again for sending a letter in support of MCEA. We will continue to do all we can to realize this program both for families of Chinese descent and those with a general interest in participating in the growing economic power of China.

Yours sincerely,

George Chen

Useful Expressions

Thanks for. . .

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Thank you very much for. . .

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I am extremely grateful for your help. . .

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Low-carbon life is good for everyone. To help with the environment, I

always walk or ride a bike to school instead of taking a car. Besides, I will

try to use things that can be recycled and I never forget to turn off the lights

when I leave the classroom. I think it’s my duty to live a low-carbon life. And

even the simplest activities can make a real difference to the environment. So I

suggest we should reuse books as long as possible. And we’d better not spend

much money on expensive clothes. If everyone does something for the environment,

I believe the earth will be a better place.

Santa Claus:

Hello!

I was a very bookish fourth grader, and Christmas was coming, so what I

wanted this time: a big pile of books.

I was a smart, reading kid who was consistently in the top ten of my class.

Books were my best friend. Remember once, I ordered the second class did not

carefully look, my mother asked me the content, ask three Do not know. Just for

that one time, my mother let me promise: after all bought a book, must carefully

read, or from now on do not buy a book, until finished reading. So, I look

carefully every time, also tell the content to my mother to listen. Now, I have

finished reading the book is a hill, mother ready to throw, But I think of one

thing: "the book is so good, we can donate to the poor mountain! As expected,

this year, we launched a book donation activity, I did not hesitate to donate 5

books!

Santa Claus, for I love such a book of children, you can send me a book? I

will watch it carefully. Thank you so much!

Wish you a long and healthy life!

Zhang Wan Ting loves reading

圣诞老爷爷：

您好!

我是个非常爱读书的四年级孩子，圣诞节来临，所以我这次想要的礼物：一堆厚厚的书。

我是个聪明的、会读书的小孩，成绩一直在班上前十名，书是我最好的朋友。记得有一次，我订的《第二课堂》没有认真仔细看，妈妈问我内容，一问三不知。就为了那一次，妈妈让我保证：以后凡是买了书，就一定要认真看完，不然从此以后都不买书，直到看完为止。于是，我每次都认真的看，还把内容讲给妈妈听。现在，我看完的书已经是一座小山了，妈妈准备扔时，我却想起一件事：“这书还这么好，我们可以捐给贫困山区呀!”果然不出我所料，这一年里，我们开展了捐书活动，我毫不犹豫地捐了5本!

圣诞老爷爷，对于我这么一个爱书的小朋友，您可以送我书吗?我一定会认真看的。谢谢您!

祝健康长寿!

爱读书的张琬婷

Union is strength. 团结就是力量。

Until all is over ones ambition never dies. 不到黄河心不死。

Use a book as a bee does flowers. 读书如蜜蜂采花，吸取其中之精华。

Virtue is a jewel of great price. 美德是无价之宝。

Virtue is fairer far than beauty. 美德远比美丽更美好。

Virtue is her (or its) own reward. 为善最乐。

Virtue is the only true nobility. 唯有美德是真正高贵的。

Wash a dog comb a dog Still a dog remains a dog. 本性难移。

Waste not want not. 俭以防匮。

Weak men wait for opportunity but the strong men make it. 若者等待机会，强者创造机会。

You cant eat your cake and have it. 不能既要吃饼，又要把饼保存。

You cant make omelets (or omeletts) without breaking eggs. 有失才有得。

You have no goats and yet you sell kids. 你虽无老山羊，却出卖小山羊。

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. 有热情而无知识，犹如有火焰而无光芒。

[常见名言警句的英文翻译

Beautiful homeland A into my village, saw the ground covered with grass, is so tender and beautiful. Scan, like a green brocade. A breeze, grass, like we nodded approvingly at to welcome us. Modest willow with it that slightness green girls arm, and gently pat on the bank. In front of our house is a beautiful garden, the garden of lush trees and beautiful scenery, grass overgrown with all sorts of flowers and plants, like a big flower-bed, full of pigment beside a pool, pool of colorful fish swim to swim, clever! Our house is behind the building, neat flickering among the people, and street, car, a blast. Our home is beautiful! We love our home!

Hometown in autumn The autumn is the hometown of neither too hot nor too cold, although the air is fresh, leaves no previous also started withered, but one thing more and more mature, it is rice. Out of the door, scan, the first saw is rice, so much rice large full yes. Rice in imperceptible in gradually grow mature. The autumn is the hometown of golden, basically everything is yellow. The autumn, the hometown of rice mature into yellow. Hometown of autumn, withered grass became yellow. Hometown of autumn, the leaves on the trees grew up, r. will wither soon. In the field, and small roadside, entailed, no matter what the green plant basically are withered. Especially the grass, it is waiting for the coming of spring, again to add a green world. Home is a season of harvest in autumn, peach on the big peaches and pears on the big pear, JuShu within large orange on the rice field, and mature etc can eat lots of fruits are ripe. The wind was so soft, the water is so fluent, the sky is so blue, people are so active. The autumn is the hometown, and spring. The autumn of home town than in winter to much warmer than the autumn, the home more to cool in summer. Ah, the hometown of autumn, you how soft!

Life is like a box of chocolates

-----The review of Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump is a famous film which won a high reputation , it’s tell us a story of a low IQ boy’s unexpected and legendary life. In the film, Forrest’s IQ only had 75 lower than normal people, but he graduated from the university,participated in the Vietnam War, took part in Table Tennis Competition in China as diplomatic envoy, became a millionaire...

“If God intended everybody to be the same, hed have given us all braces on our legs. “ God is so fair. Forrest met lots of accidents and every accident fortunately achieve him. I think nothing is predestined except death. Just like Gumps mother did not know that she will be his mother,just like Forrest did not know that God gave him only 75 IQ,just like Lt. Dan Taylor did not know he had to endure the pain of losing legs...

Tom Hanks who played Forrest Gump said “our destiny is only defined by how we deal with the chance element to our life.” When we face our life,maybe we should have this preparation---“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what youre going to get.”

今天，百忙之中得来闲暇，陪母亲出门走走，这是她叨念了很久的心愿，只是，我却一直都未能做到！想要躲避良心的责备，于是，我告诉自己，也告诉她：我一直奔忙努力，只是希望有能力让她过得更好一点！

然而，我一直忘了问她，什么样的生活对于她来说，算是更好一点？

一辆豪华的轿车停在我们身边，车门开处，走下一个珠光宝气的老太太，年纪与母亲相仿，气势却截然不同，她带着随从，一脸冷漠地走进这五星级宾馆。目送她离去，回头看见身边的母亲，雪染双鬂，斑驳凝聚出银丝；身上的衣服依旧简朴。

蓦然间，心里一阵刺痛，一直想要让母亲过得更好，可是，怎样才叫好？像刚才那位老太太的生活吗？或许，那是我终其一生都难以企及的高度！

母亲拍拍我的手，笑容依旧是我熟悉的和气，她说：“不必艳羡她，因为，我拥有的比她更多！”

拥有的比她更多？我看着母亲，一脸疑惑！

母亲依旧微笑，言语间却透着难得的自豪：“我散步经过这里，经常看见她，每一次，她都这样来去匆匆，陪着她的，除了那个随从，就只剩下她一脸的冷漠！我比她幸福，至少，我还有女儿陪我出来散步！”

心再一次刺痛，努力了这么多年，奔忙了这么多年，冷落了父母这么多年，想要改善他们的生活一直是我前进的动力，今天才明白，原来，我努力追求的，从来都不是他们想要的！

他们要的，真的不多！他们要的无非是儿女们那少得可怜的陪伴！闲暇时分，能花上三四分钟听他们拉拉家常；下班回家，情愿喝上一碗妈妈递上的银耳莲子羹，他们已然满足，别无他求，幸福的笑容就会在他们脸上荡漾开来，一直带进梦里，依旧那样甜甜地笑着！

做为儿女，我们不应该觉得惭愧吗？终日为生活奔忙，追名逐利！淡漠了心境，冷落了双亲！间或承受良心的责备，我们还要为自己带上一顶高帽子：我们这样辛苦只是为了让他们过上好日子！

好日子？有没有人问过一声，对于他们而言什么样的日子叫做好日子？

我们一直以为，能让父母吃得好，穿得好，有能力让他们拿着某件价格不菲的商品出门炫耀一番，让别人知道他们有个有出息的儿子（女儿）就是孝顺！可是，我们却不知道，老人们的炫耀，比的不是价格，而是价值！

公园里，一位老人拿着一部外国原装的数码相机向同伴们炫耀：“这是我儿子从国外寄回来的。”看着那部没有一个中国字的机器，围观的人群没有意料中的艳羡，反而有些轻视：“这玩意一个中国字都没有，你会玩吗？”

不远处的另一堆人，同样的在攀比，一位妇人正在向她的同伴们展示身上那一件并不高档的新衣服：“这是前几天我女儿陪我买的！”一瞬间，多少人眼中漾出艳羡，赞美声此起彼伏，她们赞的是衣服，眼中看的却是衣服以外的某种东西！我知道，旁人的艳羡不是来自于那件衣服，而是仅仅源于那个“陪”字！

陪！对于我们年青人来说再一般不过，工作要陪客户，生活要陪**，难得的休息还要陪朋友；有没有人算过，一天24小时里，有几个小时是留给父母的？他们孤独一天，翘首盼望，等的或许只是为了跟孩子吃一顿晚饭！

曾经不明白，为什么退了休的老人喜欢扎堆在公园里，直到吃饭了也不回家。如今，父亲也退休了，也跟所有的老人一样，我方才明白，他们不是不回家，而是在等待儿女们来“接”他们回家！有时，只需简单的一句：“爸，回家吃饭了！”就足以赢得别人的艳羡，满足他们的“虚荣心”，让他们高兴得好像得到了心爱玩具的孩子！

犹如儿时的我们对父母的依赖一样，如今，儿女是老人唯一的依赖！富贵名利对于已近暮年的老人还有多大意义？儿女的亲近与关怀才是他们唯一的财富！古训有言：“家有一老，如获一宝！”宝的宝贵要多少财富方可匹敌？我不知道，我只知道，千金散去，终有复来之日，只是这稀世珍宝，若是失了，还有什么能填补此生遗憾？

名利浮华？富贵压身？那些不过是瞬间烟云，灯灭处，烟消云散！

遗憾？何为遗憾？丢了工作，失了价值，那叫历练，不是遗憾！劳燕分飞，同林异向？那是悲寂，不叫遗憾！辛苦创业，倾覆商海，那是老天给你的机会：待从头，收拾旧山河！

轰轰烈烈之后，回归平平淡淡，不知道有没有人曾注意到：世上有种遗憾，叫做：子欲养而亲不待！不是他们不情愿等待，而是，这个世界有着太多的变数和意外！容不得我们悔恨，也不同意他们等待！

待到失去了，你可会悔恨？你可懂留恋？你会不会在午夜梦回时流着泪惊醒，轻轻唤上一声双亲？你是不是在下班回家时，推开家门的瞬间，想念起那一碗甜甜的银耳莲子羹？

如果你会，为什么不懂得珍惜现在？为什么不让现有的温暖去填补那未来的遗憾？

其实，这稀世珍宝的价格并不昂贵，只是每天那仅仅几元的车费钱，抑或是那少得可怜的电话费！电话的彼端，你不要不耐烦，他们不需要你对客户般的小心翼翼，也不需要你作报告似的长篇大论，只是想要听听你的声音，想听到你亲口告诉他们：“今天，我很平安，也很快乐！”

天下父母皆牵挂，仅此而已！

做为儿女，忙不是借口，那几个倒背如流的数字，孝顺，只在手指跳跃间！不需要组织繁琐的语言，有时只要简单的一句：“天凉了，多加件衣服，爸妈要保重身体！”就已足矣！

前几天，在朋友那里学到一句话，出自**之口，虽然简洁，却是很美的人生格言，她说：“孝先行，事必成！”相信所有人都懂得他的意义，只是，能做到的，又能有几人？

百善孝为先！愿天下所有已经成功或是正在努力追求成功的朋友，不要忘了，我们“成事”的根本；更别忘了，在这冷漠的人世间还有最能温暖我们的生命源泉！

他们的付出，不是天经地义，而是，值得珍惜！

有两则关于同一条英语谚语Blood is thicker than water的译例。其一是“清水不浓血却浓”，其二是“血浓于水”。从字面上看，上述两则译例译得固然不错，似无可厚非。译文读起来很顺，又比较易懂，但读后似有不知所云之感。

这是因为译文的形象没能准确地传达出这条谚语的喻义来。

Longman Dictionary of English Idioms（p.28）上对这条谚语的解释是“The relationship between people of the same family is stronger than other，relationships”因此，这则谚语似可以借用汉语中一句俗语“亲不亲一家人”来译更能表达出“属于同一血缘关系的一家人比别人更亲近一些”的寓意。

语言是文化的表现形式。谚语同文学作品、诗歌一样是语言的精华。英语谚语是富于色彩的语言形式，一般具有生动形象、喻义明显、富于哲理的语言特征。在一定程度上，英语谚语反映了英语民族的文化特点。因此，翻译英语谚语时，仅仅以语言之间词汇的同义性（等价性）为前提，寻求对等的表现是不够的。译者须较多运用汉语的表现手段，力求能再现英语谚语的语言风格和丰富内涵。只有多注意英语谚语字面以外所特有的语言内涵色彩，才能使译文讽喻得当，宜于说理，又不失原来谚语所具有的语言形象。

某些英语谚语和汉语成语、俗语在表现形式和含义方面是一致的或基本一致的。汉译这些英语时，可惜用与其喻义相同或相近的成语或谚语及俗语直接对译。这样不但可以比较好地保持原文的神韵和形式，又使译文易于为读者或听者接受。如：

Pride comes before a fall．骄兵必败。

Amiss is as good as a mile.差之毫厘，失之千里。

Two is company，but three is none.两个和尚抬水吃，三个和尚无水吃。

Walls have ear.隔墙有耳。

Enough is as good as a feast．知足常乐。

有些英语谚语虽然在语言习惯和文化背景方面和其相对的汉语谚语之间存在着某些差异，而且所比喻的事物并不一样，但他们的喻义却相互吻合，而且表达方式也很相似，汉译这些英语谚语时，常常需要“易其形式，存其精神”，即采用形象近似的汉语成语意译。这样可使译文既喻义明显，又含而不露，且可再现原文所具有的语言效果，容易达意。如：

Two can play the game.孤掌难鸣。

Newbroom sweeps clean.新官上任三把火。

Speak of the devil，and he appears.说曹操，曹操到。

The grass is greener on the other side of the hill．这山望着那山高。

Putting the cart before the horse.本末倒置。

有些英语谚语意在言外，语言含蓄，寓意深刻。如果仅从字面意义直译成汉语，而不领会原文的具体含义及其效果，译文势必平淡无味。这样既不能表达意思，又有损于原文的语言形象和丰富内涵。因此，在翻译时，应在汉语中寻找那些与原文喻义相同或效果相似的成语、谚语或俗语来表达，则会使译文形象生动，准确达意。试比较下列各译例。

People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.如译成“住在玻璃房子里的人，不应扔石头”不如译成“己有过，勿正人”或“责人必先责己”。

In fair weather prepare for the foul．如译成“晴天要防阴天”，不如译成“有备无患”或“居安思危”或“未雨绸缪”。

Murder will out．如译成“谋杀终必败露”，不如译成“纸包不住火”。

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread．如译成“愚者敢闯天使不敢去的地方”，不如译成“初生牛犊不怕虎”。

One cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs.如译成“想吃煎蛋卷，就得打鸡蛋”，不如译成工“有得必有失”或甚至可以引申为“不破不立”。

如果所要翻译的谚语喻义清新，形象逼真，按其字面直译其意，就能表达出原文的喻义来，则可直译。这样做既能较完整地保存原文的表达方式，且又可丰富我们自己的语言文化，一举两得，请看下面的译例。

God helps those who help themselves.上帝帮助那些自己帮助自己的人。或“自助者天助之”。

Money is the root of all evil．金钱是万恶之源。

An empty sack cannot stand upright．空袋立不直。

Do as you would be done by. 以你所期望的别人待你的方式待人。

这与另一谚语： Don’t do unto others what you don’t want others do unto you.“己所不欲勿施于人”很相似。

Money talks.钱能通神。

有些英语谚语常常采用对称的修辞手段。使用这一修辞手段的目的在于加强语势，宜于说理，读后有心悦诚眼之感。汉译这些谚语时，应适当注意保持其修辞色彩，以便体现原文的表达方式。如：

You may take a horse to the water， but you can’t make it drink．

如果按字面译成，“你可以把马牵到河边去，但不能叫它饮水”至少是没有充分体现这句谚语本身所具有的强烈对比色彩。从语法分析的观点看，在这个句子里，情态动词may和can虽然都表示“可能”的，但在含义上有所不同。这里may表示“事实上的可能性”，而can则表示“逻辑上的可能性”。并列连词but使前后两个分句意义相反，对比色彩强烈。在这种情况下，译文也必须力求对偶整齐，前后呼应，形成对照。如将此句译作“牵马河边易，逼它饮水难”或“老牛不喝水，不能强按头”会更好些。

总之，即使像谚语这样孤立的语句，翻译时也需尽一番揣摩切磋之功，否则译文就可能与原文“貌合神离”，文不达意。译事艰辛也许正在于此。

Today is the second day of the English Summer we study at Zhejiang

University.

It’s hot.In the morning,we ate breakfast at the dining room.That food was

not bad.Then we went to the assembly meeting hall.Some teachers talked about

their hopes,as well as rules.Then we came back to our classroom,we had a test.It

was difficult.So I thought I didn’t do it well.

I want to speak English well.I believe I can.I’ll sleep.Bye-bye!

now let me tell you a little bit about myself.i am from jiangxi province . there are four members in my family,my parents,my elder sister and i. i am always a energetic and enthusiastic person that have many hobbies .well ,i am fond of all kinds of outdoor activities such as playing tennis , doing some physicalsports and so on. (you can also say i am interested in…or doing sth is also my favourite activity)this year i will gratuade from tian jin foreign studyings university, with major in foreign trade(or international trade)。

i really like this industy very much.if i am so lucky enough to be employed by your company,i will put what i have learnt together with my energy into my job and make some contribution to your company.

thank you very much!