EN： Quotation marks are used to show that someone is speaking or to highlight a title. In this sentence, they show that "Aesop's Fables" is a title.
中文： 引号用来表示某人说的话，或是强调一个标题。在这个句子中，它们表示「伊索寓言」是一个标题。
She said, "I will be there soon."
她说：「我很快就会到。」
EN： Aesop's Fables are a collection of ancient Greek stories, many of which feature animals with human characteristics. Each fable typically concludes with a moral lesson. They are widely known and taught to children around the world for their simple yet profound wisdom.
中文： 伊索寓言是古希腊故事的集合，其中许多故事以拟人化的动物为主角。每则寓言通常都以一个道德教训作结。它们因其简单而深刻的智慧而闻名于世，并被世界各地的儿童学习。
EN： When we list several people or things, we use "and" to connect the last two items. This helps to make the list clear and easy to understand.
中文： 当我们列举几个人或事物时，我们会在最后两项之间使用「and」来连接。这有助于使列表清晰易懂。
My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.
我最喜欢的水果是苹果、香蕉和柳橙。
EN： This title structure, "The [Noun], the [Noun], and the [Noun]", is very common in English storytelling, especially for fables or children's stories. It clearly introduces the main characters or elements of the narrative.
中文： 这种标题结构，「The [名词]、the [名词] and the [名词]」，在英语故事中非常常见，特别是寓言或儿童故事。它清晰地介绍了叙事中的主要角色或元素。
EN： The past continuous tense (was/were + -ing verb) is used to describe an action that was happening over a period of time in the past.
中文： 过去进行式（was/were + 动词-ing）用来描述过去某段时间内正在发生的动作。
The children were playing in the park when it started to rain.
当下雨的时候，孩子们正在公园里玩耍。
EN： Using "Can't I...?" is a common way to ask for permission or make a suggestion, often implying a slight impatience or a desire for something to happen. It's a polite but direct way to ask if something is possible for you.
中文： 使用“Can't I...? ”是一种常见的询问许可或提出建议的方式，通常带有一点点不耐烦或希望某事发生的意味。这是一种礼貌但直接地询问自己是否可以做某事的方式。
Can't I have some more cake?
我不能再吃点蛋糕吗？
EN： Using "Sure you can" is a common way to give permission or agree to a request. "Sure" means "certainly" or "of course," and "you can" directly grants permission.
中文： 使用“Sure you can”是一种常见的表达允许或同意请求的方式。“Sure”的意思是“当然”或“没错”，而“you can”直接给予了许可。
Sure you can borrow my book.
你当然可以借我的书。
EN： The conjunction "and" is used to connect two or more actions or ideas that happen together or in sequence. It shows that one thing happens, and then another thing happens.
中文： 连接词「and」用来连接两个或多个同时发生或依序发生的动作或想法。它表示一件事发生了，然后另一件事也发生了。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打开门然后走进去。
EN： The word "soon" tells us that something happened a short time after the previous event. It's often used at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb to show when something takes place.
中文： 「Soon」这个字告诉我们某件事在上一件事发生后不久就发生了。它通常用在句子的开头或动词之前，表示事情发生的时间。
Soon, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.
很快地，雨停了，太阳出来了。
EN： The phrase "Look at..." is used to direct someone's attention to something or someone. It's an imperative, meaning it's a command or a strong suggestion.
中文： 片语「Look at...」用于引导某人注意某事或某人。它是一个祈使句，表示命令或强烈的建议。
Look at that beautiful sunset!
看看那个美丽日落！
EN： In many cultures, openly criticizing someone's behavior, especially a child's, in public is common. This sentence reflects a direct, unreserved observation and judgment. It's a common way people express disapproval or surprise at perceived laziness or inappropriate behavior.
中文： 在许多文化中，公开批评某人的行为，尤其是孩子的行为，是很常见的。这句话反映了一种直接、不加掩饰的观察和判断。这是人们表达对懒惰或不当行为的不满或惊讶的常见方式。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two similar ideas or actions. It shows that both things are happening.
中文： 「and」这个字用来连接两个相似的想法或动作。它表示两件事情同时发生。
She sings, and he plays the guitar.
她唱歌，他弹吉他。
EN： The simple past tense is used to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. We often add '-ed' to regular verbs to form the past tense.
中文： 简单过去式用来说明在过去特定时间发生并完成的动作。我们通常在规则动词后面加上「-ed」来形成过去式。
She walked to school yesterday.
她昨天走路去学校。
EN： The structure "be + -ing" (e.g., "are saying") is used to talk about actions happening right now or around the present time. It's called the present continuous tense.
中文： 「be + 动词-ing」的结构（例如：「are saying」）是用来说明现在正在发生或目前这短时间正在进行的动作。这叫做现在进行式。
My sister is reading a book in her room.
我妹妹正在她的房间里看书。
EN： In many cultures, including Western ones, being concerned about what "people are saying" (gossip or public opinion) is a common social phenomenon. This phrase highlights the impact of social judgment on individual actions, as seen in Aesop's fable where the father tries to please everyone.
中文： 在许多文化中，包括西方文化，「人们在说什么」（八卦或舆论）是一个常见的社会现象。这句话突显了社会评价对个人行为的影响，就像伊索寓言中父亲试图取悦所有人一样。
EN： We use "should" to suggest something is a good idea or the right thing to do. It's like giving advice or expressing an opinion about what is best.
中文： 我们用「should」来建议某事是个好主意或正确的做法。它就像是给予建议或表达对什么是最好的看法。
You should drink water when you are thirsty.
你口渴的时候应该喝水。
EN： When someone agrees or says something is acceptable, they can use "All right." It means "okay" or "yes."
中文： 当有人同意或表示某事可以接受时，他们会说「All right.」。它的意思是「好的」或「是的」。
All right, I'll help you with your homework.
好的，我会帮你写作业。
EN： The phrase "put [something] on [somewhere]" means to place an object in a specific location. It's a common way to talk about moving things.
中文： 片语「put [某物] on [某处]」表示将一个物体放在特定的位置。这是谈论移动物品的常用方式。
She put her book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
EN： The phrase "on their way" means to continue a journey or to proceed towards a destination. It shows that someone is moving from one place to another.
中文： 片语「on their way」表示继续旅程或朝着目的地前进。它显示某人正在从一个地方移动到另一个地方。
We are on our way to the beach.
我们正在前往海滩的路上。
EN： The phrase "After a while" is used to talk about something happening a short time later. It shows a passage of time.
中文： 片语「After a while」用来表示某件事在短暂时间后发生。它显示时间的流逝。
After a while, the rain stopped.
过了一会儿，雨停了。
EN： When someone says something, we often use a reporting verb like 'cried' or 'said' after the quote. The subject (who said it) comes after the verb.
中文： 当有人说话时，我们常用「cried」（喊道）或「said」（说）等动词来引述。说话者（主词）会放在动词后面。
"Hello!" shouted the boy.
「哈啰！」那个男孩大喊。
EN： The exclamation "Shame!" is used to express strong disapproval or embarrassment about someone's actions. It implies that the action is morally wrong or socially unacceptable.
中文： 感叹词「Shame!」用于表达对某人行为的强烈不赞同或羞耻感。它暗示该行为在道德上是错误的或社会上不可接受的。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two ideas or actions that happen together or are related. It shows that both parts of the sentence are true.
中文： 「and」这个字用来连接两个同时发生或相关联的想法或动作。它表示句子的两部分都是真实的。
She sings, and he plays the guitar.
她唱歌，他弹吉他。
EN： This sentence comes from Aesop's Fables, which often use simple language to convey moral lessons. The direct, contrasting structure highlights the judgment being made by the observer.
中文： 这句话来自伊索寓言，它常用简单的语言来传达道德教训。这种直接、对比的结构突显了观察者正在做出的判断。
EN： The word "again" tells us that something happened before and is happening one more time. It usually comes after the verb or at the end of the sentence.
中文： 「again」这个字告诉我们某件事以前发生过，现在又再发生一次。它通常放在动词后面或句子的结尾。
She sang the song again.
她又唱了一次那首歌。
EN： The word "cannot" is a modal verb that shows impossibility or inability. It's formed by combining "can" (meaning 'to be able to') and "not". It always comes before the main verb.
中文： 「cannot」这个字是一个情态助动词，表示不可能或没有能力做某事。它是由「can」（表示「能够」）和「not」组合而成。它总是放在主要动词之前。
I cannot open this jar.
我打不开这个罐子。
EN： This sentence reflects a common human experience: it's impossible to satisfy everyone's expectations or opinions. It's a theme often found in fables and life lessons, encouraging people to focus on their own values rather than external validation.
中文： 这句话反映了一种普遍的人类经验：不可能满足每个人的期望或意见。这是一个在寓言和人生课程中常见的主题，鼓励人们专注于自己的价值观，而不是寻求外部认可。
EN： The phrase "so that" is used to show the purpose or reason for an action. It means "in order to" or "with the result that."
中文： 短语“so that”用来表示一个动作的目的或原因。它的意思是“为了”或“结果是”。
She studied hard so that she could pass the exam.
她努力学习，这样她就能通过考试了。
EN： The word "and" is used to connect two actions or ideas that happen together or one after another. It shows a sequence of events.
中文： 「and」这个字用来连接两个同时发生或接连发生的动作或想法。它表示事件的顺序。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打开门然后走进去。
EN： We use "How + adjective!" to express strong feelings or surprise about something. It's a way to show emotion about a quality or state.
中文： 我们用「How + 形容词！」来表达强烈的情绪或惊讶。这是一种对某种特质或状态表达感受的方式。
How beautiful! The flowers in the garden are amazing.
多么美丽！花园里的花真令人惊叹。
EN： The phrase "How mean!" expresses strong disapproval or shock at someone's unkind or unfair behavior. It's a common way to react to perceived injustice or cruelty.
中文： 「How mean!」这个片语表达了对某人不友善或不公平行为的强烈不满或震惊。这是对感知到的不公或残忍行为做出反应的常见方式。
EN： We use "should" to ask for or give advice, or to talk about what is the right thing to do. It means something is recommended or expected.
中文： 我们用「should」来询问或给予建议，或者谈论什么是正确的事情。它表示某事是值得推荐或预期的。
You should drink more water every day.
你每天应该多喝水。
EN： We use "should" to suggest something is a good idea or the right thing to do. It's like giving advice or making a recommendation.
中文： 我们用「should」来建议某事是个好主意或正确的做法。它就像是给予建议或提出推荐。
You should drink more water every day.
你每天应该多喝水。
EN： When we connect two actions that happen one after another, we can use "and" to join them. This shows a sequence of events.
中文： 当我们连接两个接连发生的动作时，可以使用「and」来连接它们。这表示事件的顺序。
She opened the door and walked inside.
她打开门然后走了进去。
EN： This sentence uses the simple past tense. We use the simple past tense to talk about actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past. Often, regular verbs add '-ed' to their base form to become past tense, like 'laugh' becoming 'laughed'.
中文： 这个句子使用了简单过去式。我们用简单过去式来谈论在过去某个特定时间发生并完成的动作。通常，规则动词会在其原形动词后加上「-ed」来变成过去式，例如「laugh」变成「laughed」。
She walked to the store yesterday.
她昨天走路去商店了。
EN： In English, when reporting what someone said, we often put the speaker's name or description (like "one man") before the verb "said." This is a common way to introduce direct speech.
中文： 在英文中，当我们转述某人说的话时，通常会把说话者的名字或描述（例如「一个人」）放在动词「说」之前。这是引导直接引述的常见方式。
The girl smiled and said, "Hello!"
女孩微笑著说：「哈啰！」
EN： The word "yet" is used to show a contrast or something surprising. It means "but" or "however." It connects two ideas where the second idea is unexpected given the first one.
中文： 「yet」这个字用作表示对比或令人惊讶的事情。它的意思是「但是」或「然而」。它连接两个想法，其中第二个想法是根据第一个想法来看是出乎意料的。
She studied hard, yet she failed the exam.
她努力学习了，但她考试还是不及格。
EN： When describing a sequence of actions, we often use "and" to connect two verbs performed by the same subject. This shows that one action happened, and then another action followed.
中文： 当描述一系列动作时，我们常用「and」来连接由同一个主词执行的两个动词。这表示一个动作发生后，另一个动作接着发生。
She smiled and waved at her friend.
她笑了笑，然后向她的朋友挥手。
EN： The phrase "can't please everyone" is a common idiom meaning it's impossible to make everyone happy or satisfy every person. It's often used when someone tries hard to satisfy different people but fails because their opinions or desires conflict.
中文： 「can't please everyone」是一个常见的惯用语，意思是「不可能让每个人都满意」或「无法取悦所有人」。当一个人努力想满足不同的人，但因为他们的意见或愿望互相冲突而失败时，常会使用这个片语。
Don't worry too much about what others think; you can't please everyone.
别太担心别人怎么想；你不可能取悦所有人。
EN： The phrase "You can't please everyone" is a very common idiom in English-speaking cultures, often used to offer comfort or advice when someone is struggling with criticism or trying too hard to satisfy conflicting demands. It emphasizes the futility of trying to achieve universal approval and encourages focusing on what is right or important to oneself.
中文： 「You can't please everyone」在英语系文化中是一个非常普遍的惯用语，经常用以安慰或建议那些正努力应对批评或试图满足相互冲突要求的人。它强调了试图获得普遍认可的徒劳，并鼓励人们专注于对自己来说正确或重要的事情。
EN： The word "should" is used to give advice or say what is the right thing to do. It suggests a recommendation, not a strong command.
中文： 「should」这个字用以给予建议，或是说明什么是正确的事情。它表示一种建议，而不是强烈的命令。
You should eat more vegetables for your health.
为了你的健康，你应该多吃蔬菜。
EN： This sentence reflects a common moral lesson found in many cultures: the importance of internal conviction and doing what is right, rather than trying to please everyone. It's a theme often explored in fables and stories about wisdom.
中文： 这句话反映了许多文化中常见的道德教训：内心信念的重要性，以及做正确的事情，而不是试图取悦所有人。这是寓言和智慧故事中经常探讨的主题。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 一种类似于小马的动物，长着长耳朵，常用于驮东西或拉车。
在本文中： 骑（动物或车辆）。
在本文中： 把某物从较低的位置抬或举到较高的位置。
在本文中： 经过，从某人或某物旁边走过。
在本文中： 懒惰的，不愿意工作或活动的。
在本文中： 皱眉（表示不悦或思考）。
在本文中： 攀爬，向上移动（通常需要手脚并用）。
在本文中： 羞耻，不光彩。
在本文中： 使某人高兴或满意。
在本文中： （用手或身体某部位）拿，搬运或扛着。
在本文中： 愚蠢的，不聪明的。
在本文中： 做出决定，做出选择或判断。