“卖油翁”是一则中国古代寓言故事,讲述了一个卖油的老人的故事。以下是故事的梗概和翻译:
故事梗概:
有一个老人,他是个贩卖油的小商贩,一天,他驮着油罐,踏着油泥路,来到了城市。在城门口,他不小心踢翻了油罐,可怜的油全洒在了地上。他心灰意冷,只好把倒霉的油罐背在肩上,带着空罐回家了。
翻译:
Once upon a time, there was an old man who sold oil. One day, he was carrying a jar of oil on his back, trudging along the muddy road towards the city. At the city gate, he accidentally kicked over the jar of oil, and all the precious oil spilled onto the ground. Feeling despondent, he had no choice but to carry the empty jar on his shoulder and return home.
这个故事通过老人的遭遇告诉人们要谨慎小心,不要轻易骄傲自满。