英语寓言故事（精选20篇）
在日常的学习、工作、生活中，大家都看过寓言故事吧，寓言故事的寓意是寓言创作的灵魂，就好似人类必须要有思维一样重要。在寓言创作中寓意是一根看不见的线，大多数时候，这根线并不会直接在文字中体现。你知道有哪些广为流传的寓言故事吗？下面是小编为大家整理的英语寓言故事，仅供参考，欢迎大家阅读。
英语寓言故事 1
The swallows and sparrows are very pleased to find a place on the roof of the hall for their nests.
The mother birds are feeding their babies with pleasure, which assumes a scene of peace and harmony.
But they have never thought of the following scene: the chimney at the top of the kitchen might break, the fire might leap up to the roof and the burning purling might destroy their nests.
But those swallows and sparrows are unmindful of the coming disaster.
They go on with their superficial happiness brought by peace and calm.
英语寓言故事 2
In the enchanted forest called Everwood, there lived a brave squirrel named Sam. He was loved and respected by all the animals for his quick wit and incredible intelligence. One day, news spread throughout the forest that the mystical "Ember Stone" had been stolen from its hidden location. The Ember Stone possessed great powers and was essential to maintain harmony in the forest. It was up to Sam to embark on a journey to retrieve the precious stone and restore peace.
Armed with a map, Sam set off on an adventure to find the thief who had taken the Ember Stone. Along the way, he encountered many challenges and met a variety of interesting characters. One such character was Lily, a mischievous raccoon known for her thieving ways. Initially suspicious of each other, Sam and Lily eventually decided to join forces, realizing that they needed each others unique skills to accomplish their mission.
Together, Sam and Lily navigated treacherous terrains, crossed dangerous rivers, and outsmarted cunning enemies. Their bond grew stronger as they faced numerous obstacles, including a terrifying encounter with a ferocious dragon guarding the thiefs lair. Through their determination and teamwork, they managed to defeat the dragon and finally reach the thiefs hideout.
Inside the hideout, they discovered the thief was none other than Max, a once-admired squirrel who had fallen into darkness after being consumed by envy and greed. Max had stolen the Ember Stone in an attempt to gain ultimate power over the forest. Realizing the error of his ways, Max regretted his actions and agreed to return the Ember Stone to its rightful place.
As the sun set on their adventure, Sam, Lily, and Max returned to Everwood, greeted by cheers and applause from the grateful animals. The Ember Stone was once again secured, and harmony was restored in the enchanted forest. Sam and Lily became the heroes of Everwood, their names cherished for generations to come.
英语寓言故事 3
The miser and his gold Once upon a time there was a miser. He hid his gold under a tree. Every week he used to dig it up.
One night a robber stole all the gold. When the miser came again, he found nothing but an empty hole.
He was surprised, and then burst into the neighbors gathered around him.
He told them how he used to come and visit his gold. "Did you ever take any broke them easily. He then addressed them in these words: "My sons, if you are of one mind, and unite to assist each other, you will be as this faggot, uninjured by all the attempts of your enemies; but if you are divided among yourselves, you will be broken as easily as these sticks.
英语寓言故事 4
Hercules and the waggoner A waggoner was once driving a heavy load on a very muddy road. Suddenly the wheels of the wagon sank into the mire, and the horse could not pull them out.
The waggoner threw down his whip. He knelt down and prayed to Hercules. "Hercules, help me,please," he said. But Hercules appeared to him, and said, "Man, dont kneel there. Get up and put your shoulder to the wheel."
英语寓言故事 5
A Fox, just at the time of the vintage, stole into a vine-yard where the ripe sunny Grapes were trellised up on high in most tempting show.
He made many a spring and a jump after the luscious prize, but, failing in all his attempts, he muttered as he retreated："Well what does it matter! The Grapes are sour!"
英语寓言故事 6
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 7
SEVENTY-FIVE Men presented themselves before the President of the Humane Society and demanded the great gold medal for life-saving.
"Why, yes," said the President; "by diligent effort so many men must have saved a considerable number of lives. How many did you save?"
"Seventy-five, sir," replied their Spokesman."Ah, yes, that is one each - very good work - very good work,indeed," the President said. "You shall not only have the Societys great gold medal, but its recommendation for employment at the various life-boat stations along the coast. But how did you save so many lives?"
The Spokesman of the Men replied:
"We are officers of the law, and have just returned from the pursuit of two murderous outlaws."
英语寓言故事 8
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.
英语寓言故事 9
A Woodman came into a forest to ask the Trees to give him a handle for Ax. It seemed so modest a request that the principal tree at once aGREed to it, and it was settled among them that the plain, homely Ash should furnish what was wanted.
No sooner had the Woodman fitted the staff to his purpose ,than he began laying about him on all side. felling the whole matter too late, whispered to the Cedar: "the first concession has lost all ;if we has not a sacrificed our humble neighbor, we might have yet stood for ages ourselves."
英语寓言故事 10
A wild boar was sharpening his tusks against a tree one day when a fox came by. "What are you doing that for?" asked the fox. "There are no hunters around.Everything looks very peaceful to me."
"Quite true,"said the boar,"but when the hunter does e with his dogs I shall be too busy running away to have time for this. So let me sharpen my tusks while I can." Be prepared.
英语寓言故事 11
A boy was playing in the fields when he was stung by a nettle.He ran home to tell his mother what had happened. "I only touched it lightly," he said, "and the nasty thing stung me."
"It stung you because you only touched it lightly," his mother told him." Next time you touch a nettle grasp it as tightly as you can. Then it wont sting you at all." Face danger boldly.
英语寓言故事 12
A wild boar was sharpening his tusks against a tree one day when a fox came by.
"What are you doing that for?" asked the fox . "There are no hunters around. Everything looks very peaceful to me ."
"Quite true，"said the boar，"but when the hunter does e with his dogs I shall be too busy running away to have time for this . So let me sharpen my tusks while I can."
Be prepared .
英语寓言故事 13
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 es 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 bee good friends.
英语寓言故事 14
A Fisher once took his bagpipes to the bank of a river, and played upon them with the hope of making the fish rise; but never a one put his nose out of the water.
So he cast his net into the river and soon drew it forth filled with fish.
Then he took his bagpipes again, and, as he played, the fish leapt up in the net.
"Ah, you dance now when I play," said he.
"Yes," said an old Fish:
"When you are in a mans power you must do as he bids you."
英语寓言故事 15
The miser and his gold Once upon a time there was a miser.He hid his gold under a tree.Every week he used to dig it up. One night a robber stole all the gold.When the miser came again,he found nothing but an empty hole. He was surprised,and then burst into tears.
All the neighbors gathered around him. He told them how he used to e and visit his gold. "Did you ever take any of it out?" asked one of them."No，" he said,"I only came to look at it." "Then e again and look at the hole，" said the neighbor,"it will be the same as looking at the gold."
英语寓言故事 16
Many ages had now passed away since the Phoenix had been seen in the world. At last he again appeared. Immediately al the different kinds of animals, both birds and beasts, flocked around him.
Astonished at his beauty, they stared and admired, and broke out into great praise. But in a short time, the wisest and most prudent amongst them began to look upon him with an eye of compassion, and they sighed,"O unhappy phoenix! Fate has been hard to him. He has neither mate nor friend. He will never know the pleasure of loving, or of being loved."
英语寓言故事 17
The miser and his gold Once upon a time there was a miser. He hid his gold under a tree. Every week he used to dig it up.
One night a robber stole all the gold. When the miser came again，he found nothing but an empty hole.
He was surprised，and then burst into tears.All the neighbors gathered around him.
He told them how he used to e and visit his gold.
"Did you ever take any of it out?" asked one of them. "No，" he said，"I only came to look at it." "Then e again and look at the hole，" said the neighbor，"it will be the same as looking at the gold."
英语寓言故事 18
My uncle has two dogs. One is big and the other is small. He likes them very much.
One day, Mr. Smith came to visit him. When the friend saw two holes in the door, a large hole and a small hole, he was surprised and said, ;My dear friend, why are there two holes in your door?; ;Let my dogs come in and come out, of course,; Mr. Smith asked. ;But why are there two holes? One is enough!; ;But how can the big dog go through the small hole?; my uncle said.
Sometimes a clever man may make such mistakes.
英语寓言故事 19
Long long ago, several people had a jar of wine among them and all of them wanted to drink it by himself. So they set a rule that every one would draw a snake on the ground and the man who finished first would have the wine. One man finished his snake very soon and he was about to drink the wine when he saw the others were still busy drawing, so he decided to draw the feet to the snake.
However, before he could finish the feet, another man finished and grabbed the jar from him, saying, "Who has ever seen a snake with feet?" The story of "Draw a snake and add feet to It." tells us going too far is as bad as not going far enough.
英语寓言故事 20
On a vacation trip，Duke Huan of the state of Qi came to the ruin of the capital of Guo Shi，
which perished long ago.
Seeing the desolate and bleak prospects of broken tiles，collapsed walls，and clusters of weeds，
he could not help asking the local people about the reason of the ruin of Guo Shi.
They replied，"Guo Shi was fond of doing good deeds，and averse to evildoing，which led to the perdition."
When the Duke could not understand the answer，people explained，" Though he liked doing good，he had never been able to do so; though he hated evildoing，never could he help not participating. That caused the ruin of his capital."
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