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经典英语美文背诵100篇(MP3+中英字幕) 第18期:一位母亲写给世界的信

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A Mother's Letter to the World

Dear World:

My son starts school today.It’s going to be strange and new to him for a while.And I wish you would sort of treat him gently.

You see,up to now,he’s been king of the roost.He‘s been boss of the back yard.I have always been around to repair his wounds,and to soothe his feelings.

But now,things are going to be different.

This morning,he’s going to walk down the front steps,wave his hand and start on his great adventure that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow.To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love and courage.

So,World,I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand and teach him the things he will have to know.Teach him―but gently,if you can.Teach him that for every scoundrel,there is a hero;that for everycrooked politician there is a dedicated leader;that for every enemy there is a friend.Teach him the wonders of books.Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky,bees in the sun,and flowers on the green hill.Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.Teach him to have faith in his own ideas,even if everyone else tells him they are wrong.Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highest bidder,but never to put a price on his heart and soul.Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob...and to stand and fight if he thinks he’s right.Teach him gently,World,but don’t coddle him,because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

This is a big order,World,but see what you can do.He‘s such a nice little fellow.

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eternal [i'tə:nəl]

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adj. 永久的,永恒的
n. 永恒的事

 
ponder ['pɔndə]

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v. 沉思,考虑

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mystery ['mistəri]

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n. 神秘,秘密,奥秘,神秘的人或事物

 
soothe [su:ð]

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v. 缓和,使 ... 安静,安慰

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coddle ['kɔdl]

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vt. 娇养,溺爱 vt. 用文火煮

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scoundrel ['skaundrəl]

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n. 无赖 adj. 无赖的

 
honorable ['ɔnərəbl]

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adj. 光荣的,可敬的,尊敬的
=honou

 
politician [.pɔli'tiʃən]

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n. 政治家,政客

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adventure [əd'ventʃə]

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n. 冒险,奇遇
vt. 冒险,尝试

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dedicated ['dedi.keitid]

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adj. 专注的,献身的,专用的

 

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