英語短美文摘抄（通用16篇）
在日復(fù)一日的學(xué)習(xí)、工作或生活中，許多人都寫過美文吧？隨著網(wǎng)絡(luò)文化的發(fā)展，美文的概念已經(jīng)不限定于某種文體，或某類內(nèi)容。那么你真的知道要怎么寫美文嗎？以下是小編整理的英語短美文摘抄，歡迎大家分享。
英語短美文摘抄 1
“Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” ~Henry David Thoreau
Everything about my future was ambiguously assumed. I would get into debt by going to college, then I would be forced to get a job to pay off that debt, while still getting into more and more debt by buying a house and a car. It seemed like a never-ending cycle that had no place for the possibility of a dream.
I want more―but not necessarily in the material sense of personal wealth and success. I want more out of life. I want a passion, a conceptual dream that wouldn’t let me sleep out of pure excitement. I want to spring out of bed in the morning, rain or shine, and have that zest for life that seemed so intrinsic in early childhood.
We all have a dream. It might be explicitly defined or just a vague idea, but most of us are so stuck in the muck of insecurity and self-doubt that we just dismiss it as unrealistic or too difficult to pursue.
We become so comfortable with the life that has been planned out for us by our parents, teachers, traditions, and societal norms that we feel that it’s stupid and unsafe to risk losing it for the small hope of achieving something that is more fulfilling.
“The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.” ~Jawaharlal Nehru
Taking a risk is still a risk. We can, and will, fail. Possibly many, many, many times. But that is what makes it exciting for me. That uncertainty can be viewed negatively, or it can empower us.
Failing is what makes us grow, it makes us stronger and more resilient to the aspects of life we have no control over. The fear of failure, although, is what makes us stagnant and sad. So even though I couldn’t see the future as clearly as before, I took the plunge in hopes that in the depths of fear and failure, I would come out feeling more alive than ever before.
If you feel lost, just take a deep breath and realize that being lost can be turning point of finding out who you truly are, and what you truly want to do.
英語短美文摘抄 2
有一種旅行叫做人生
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness andsorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learningprocess. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us abetter person. With each passing day we learn to handle varioussituations. 人生好似一個包裹，這個包裹里藏著快樂與悲傷、成功與失敗，希望與絕望。人生也是一個學(xué)習(xí)的過程。那些經(jīng)歷給我們上了全新的課，讓我們變得更好。隨著每一天的過去，我們學(xué)會了處理各種各樣的問題。
FailureandSuccess
Failure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us aspecific way. Success brings in money, fame, pride and self-respect. Here it becomes veryimportant to keep our head on out shoulder. The only way to show our gratitude to God forbestowing success on us is by being humble, modest, courteous and respectful to the lessfortunate ones.
失敗是成功之母。它讓我們觸及藍(lán)天，它教會我們?nèi)绾紊?，它給予我們一條特殊的路。成功給予我們金錢、名譽(yù)、驕傲和自尊。這里，保持頭腦清醒便顯得尤為重要。唯一能讓我們感激上帝給予的成功便是始終卑微、謙虛、禮貌并且尊重沒有我們幸運的人們。
美文:我們心中的"如果""到那時"
IF and WHEN were friends. Every week they met and had lunch.Their conversation usually centered on all the things they weregoing to achieve. They both had many dreams and they lovedto talk about them.
"如果"和"到那時"是一對好朋友。他們每星期相約吃一頓午餐。會面時，他們談?wù)摰脑掝}通常圍繞在他們即將要做的事情上面。兩個人都有著許多夢想，并且他們熱衷于這種交談。
This particular Saturday when they met, WHEN sensed that IF was not in a great mood. As usualthey sat at the table reserved for them and ordered their lunch. Once they placed their order,WHEN questioned IF.
"IF what is wrong with you? You dont seem your usual cheery self?"
這個星期六他們見面時"到那時"覺察到"如果"的心情不是很好。像往常一樣，他們坐在特意預(yù)留給他們的餐桌上點餐。剛一點完"到那時"就問道:如果，你怎么了?你看起來好像不太高興。"
IF looked at WHEN and replied,"Im not sure, I just dont feel like I am making any progress. Thislast week I saw a course I wanted to take if only I had the time to take it."
"如果"看了看"到那時"答道"我也不知道怎么了，只是覺得自己沒什么進(jìn)步。上個星期我發(fā)現(xiàn)一個很好的課程，如果有時間的`話，我就去學(xué)。"
WHEN knew exactly how IF felt. "Yeah," replied WHEN,"I too saw a course and I am going toregister when I get enough money together." WHEN then said,"well what about that new job youwere going to apply for. You were so excited about it last week, did you apply?"
"到那時"非常理解"如果"的感受。他答道是啊，我也看到一項課程，等到錢充足的時候，我就去報名。對了，你打算申請的新工作怎么樣了?上星期見你說得那么情緒激昂，申請了嗎? "
IF responded,"If my computer didnt break down last week, I would have applied. But, mycomputer is not working, so I could not type my resume."
"如果"回答道"如果不是上周我的電腦壞了，我會申請的。但是它壞了，我無法打印簡歷，所以只能放棄了。"
"Don t worry about it IF, when you are ready another job will come through. I have been thinkingabout looking for another job also, but I will wait and when the weather gets nicer I will look then."WHEN then went on to tell IF about his week, hoping that it would cheer him up a bit.
"別著急，等到你準(zhǔn)備好時，另一個工作就出現(xiàn)了。我也一直考慮著換個工作，但是我想等到天氣看起來好一些時再行動。"然后，"到那時"繼續(xù)跟"如果"談?wù)撝男瞧谟媱潱Ｍ@樣能使他的朋友高興起來。
The man at the next table couldnt help overhear WHEN and IF. They both were talking aboutwhen this and if that, finally he couldnt take it anymore.
"Excuse me gentlemen," the man said. IFand WHEN both looked at the man and wondered what he wanted. The man continued,"Imsorry, but I couldnt help hearing your conversation. I think I know how you could solve yourproblems."
鄰桌的一個男人無意中聽到他們的談話。他昕見兩個人一直在說著"等什么什么時候如果這樣那樣"的話，他再也無法忍受了。于是，男人說道"打擾一下，先生們。""如果"和"到那時"吃驚地看著他，不知道他要做什么。男人繼續(xù)道很抱歉，我無意中聽到你們的交談。我想我知道如何解決你們的問題。"有關(guān)經(jīng)典的英語美文摘抄_關(guān)于經(jīng)典英文美文欣賞
IF smiled and thought, how could a complete stranger know how to solve all of their problems. Ifonly he knew. When he realized the challenges they faced there was no way he could solve theirproblems! Curious, IF asked the gentleman,"How do you think you can solve our problems?"
"如果"笑了笑，心想，一個完全陌生的人怎么會知道如何解決他們兩個人生活中的問題呢。如果讓他認(rèn)識到他們所面對的困難，恐怕他再也不會那樣說了。出于好奇"如果"還是問道你認(rèn)為應(yīng)該如何解決我們的問題呢? "有關(guān)經(jīng)典的英語美文摘抄_關(guān)于經(jīng)典英文美文欣賞
The gentleman smiled and said ,"You only need listen to yourselves. It reminds me of an oldproverb:
"If and When were planted , and Nothing grew."
男人笑著答道"你們說的話讓我想起一句古老的諺語:只想不做，就會沒有收獲。"
IF and WHEN looked puzzled. The gentleman smiled and said,"Start counting how many timesyou use the words if and when. Rather than thinking if and when, start doing, take action, stoptalking about if and when."
"如果"和"到那時"疑惑地看著他。男人繼續(xù)說從現(xiàn)在開始，數(shù)一下你們用了多少次?如果和?到那時這兩個詞語。你們不要總是思考?如果怎樣怎樣到那時怎樣怎樣而是應(yīng)該著手去做，采取行動，請不要再談?wù)?如果和到那時。"
IF and WHEN both looked surprised, and suddenly realized that what the gentleman had said wasso true. Both of them were guilty of thinking,acting and living their life for the "ifs and whens, Thegentleman left and IF and WHENs conversation changed. They made a pact that when they metfor lunch next week, there would be no "ifs and whens"; they would only talk about what theyaccomplished!
"如果"和"到那時"感到十分驚訝，他們突然意識到這個男人說得很正確。兩個人都為自己把思想、行為、生活的希望放在"如果和到那時"上感到慚愧。男人離開后，他們談話的內(nèi)容有
了改變。他們約定下個星期一起吃午餐時，再也沒有"如果"和"到那時他們只會談?wù)撘呀?jīng)完成的事情。
英語短美文摘抄 3
Night has fallen over the country. Through the trees rises the red moon, and the stars are scarcely seen. In the vast shadow of night the coolness and the dews descend. I sit at the open window to enjoy them; and hear only the voice of the summer wind. Like black hulks, the shadows of the great trees ride at anchor on the billowy sea of grass. I cannot see the red and blue flowers, but I know that they are there. Far away in the meadow gleams the silver Charles. The tramp of horses hoofs sounds from the wooden bridge. Then all is still save the continuous wind or the sound of the neighboring sea. The village clock strikes; and I feel that I am not alone. (128 words) 14. Night (2)
How different it is in the city! It is late, and the crowd is gone. You step out upon the balcony, and lie in the very bosom of the cool, dewy night as if you folded her garments about you. Beneath lies the public walk with trees, like a fathomless, black gulf, into whose silent beloved spirit clasped in its embrace. The lamps are still burning up and down the long street. People go by with grotesque shadows, now foreshortened, and now lengthening away into the darkness and vanishing, while a new one springs up behind the walker, and seems to pass him revolving like the sail of a windmill. The iron gates of the park shut with a jangling clang. There are footsteps and loud voices; --a tumult; --a drunken brawl; --an alarm of fire; --then silence . .
again. And now at length the city is asleep, and we can see the night. The belated moon looks over the roofs, and finds no one to welcome her. The moonlight is broken. It lies here and there in the squares, and the opening of the streets-angular like blocks of white marble. (195 words) (323 words) By Nathanial Hawthorne
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英語短美文摘抄 4
A Thanksgiving Day editorial(社論)in the newspaper told of a school teacher who asked her class of first graders to draw a picture of something they were thankful for. She thought of how little these children from poor neighborhoods actually had to be thankful for. But she knew that most of them would draw pictures of turkeys or tables with food. The teacher was taken aback(吃驚;驚訝)with the picture Douglas handed in… a smile childishly drawn hand.
感恩節(jié)那天，報紙刊登了一篇社論，其中講到這樣一個故事：有位小學(xué)一年級的老師叫班上的小朋友畫出他們感恩的東西。這些孩子均來自貧苦家庭，所以她料想他們多半會畫桌豐富的感恩節(jié)佳肴，外加一只香噴噴的火雞。但看到道格拉斯的作品后，她驚訝不已，上面畫了一只手!
But whose hand? The class was captivated(迷惑;困惑)by the abstract(抽象的)image. “I think it must be the hand of God that brings us food,” said one child. “A farmer,” said another, “because he grows the turkeys.” Finally when the others were at work, the teacher bent(彎腰;屈身)over Douglas’s desk and asked whose hand it was. “It’s your hand, Teacher,” he mumbled(咕噥;含糊地說).
這是誰的手?班上的小朋友都興致勃勃地開始臆測，“這一定是賜給我們食物的上帝的手?！币粋€小孩說道?！笆寝r(nóng)夫，他用這手養(yǎng)出火雞。”另一個小孩也有意見。在一陣猜測后，小朋友們又跑回座位繼續(xù)畫畫。這時老師走到道格拉斯身旁，彎下腰問他那是誰的手。“那是您的手，老師?！彼忧拥鼗卮?。
She recalled that frequently at recess(課間休息)she had taken Douglas, a scrubby(身材矮小的`)forlorn(孤獨的)child by the hand. She often did that with the children. But it meant so much to Douglas. Perhaps this was everyone’s Thanksgiving, not for the material things given to us but for the chance, in whatever small way, to give to others.
道格拉斯個頭矮小，平時落落寡歡，但老師在下課時總會過去牽牽他的手。她常這樣握孩童的手，但對道格拉斯而言，意義格外重大。也許過感恩節(jié)的真正意義并不在于收受他人給予我們的有形物質(zhì)，而是借此機(jī)會回饋他人，無論是如何的微小的付出。
英語短美文摘抄 5
Passing through the Atlanta airport one morning, I caught one of those trains that take travelers from the main terminal to their boarding gates. Free, sterile and impersonal, the trains run back and forth all day long. Not many people consider them fun, but on this Saturday I heard laughter.
一天早晨去亞特蘭大機(jī)場，我看見一輛列車載載著旅客從航空集散站抵達(dá)登記處。這類免費列車每天單調(diào)、無味地往返其間，沒人覺得有趣。但這個周六我卻聽到了笑聲。
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