优美英语散文句子摘抄
English essays are a beautiful form of literary expression that can captivate readers with their eloquent language, vivid imagery, and profound insights into the human experience. Below are excerpts from some classic English essays, accompanied by translations to help readers better appreciate the beauty of the original text.
Excerpt from "Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Original Text: "To speak truly, few adult persons can see nature. Most persons do not see the sun. At least they have a very superficial seeing."
Translation: “说真的，很少有成年人能看到自然。大多数人不看到太阳。至少，他们只是肤浅地看到了。”
Excerpt from "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woolf
Original Text: "Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind."
Translation: “如果你愿意的话，封锁你的图书馆；但是没有门，没有锁，也没有铁栅栏能够限制我的思想自由。”
Excerpt from "SelfReliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Original Text: "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string."
Translation: “相信自己：每颗心都会因那根铁弦而振动。”
Excerpt from "On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill
Original Text: "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others."
Translation: “在文明社会中，唯一可以合法地对任何成员施加强权的目的，就是防止对他人造成伤害。”
These excerpts offer a glimpse into the power and beauty of English essays, showcasing the profound ideas and thoughts of great writers. The translations provided aim to bridge the linguistic gap and convey the essence of the original texts to a wider audience.
