读英文微小说,习得英语词汇 | Chapter 7: A Whisper from the Past

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英语阅读能力是英语学习者语言水平的体现。阅读对于学习者具有重要的作用,不仅能培养学生英语语感,还能促进词汇积累,提高写作水平。对培养学习者的英语综合能力大有帮助,同时也是学好英语的主要手段和有效途径。今后给大家安排了每天500字的小说阅读,期待大家加入,一起读英文原创小说。
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With the garden restored, Emily felt a connection to its history that grew stronger each day. She often spent her evenings sitting on the carved bench, reading Henry’s journal and reflecting on the power of love. The villagers, too, began visiting the garden more frequently, bringing flowers and sharing stories.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the hills, Emily thought she heard a faint whisper in the breeze. Startled, she looked around but saw no one. Shaking it off as her imagination, she continued reading the journal.

But the whisper came again, this time clearer: “Thank you.”

Emily froze, her heart pounding. The voice was warm and soothing, and it seemed to echo from the direction of the fountain. Slowly, she walked over, her eyes scanning the area. She found nothing unusual, but as she reached to touch the fountain’s edge, she noticed something new.

The water, once stagnant, was now flowing gently, shimmering in the twilight. It was as though the garden itself had come alive, its spirit rekindled by the love and care it had received.

Emily whispered back, “You’re welcome,” unsure of who—or what—she was addressing. She left the garden that night with a feeling of wonder, convinced that Henry and Annabelle’s love had truly left a lasting mark.

Key Words:

  1. connection - 联系

  2. reflecting - 反思

  3. carved - 雕刻的

  4. startled - 吓一跳的

  5. imagination - 想象

  6. whisper - 低语

  7. soothing - 抚慰的

  8. stagnant - 停滞的

  9. shimmering - 闪烁的

  10. rekindled - 重新点燃的

中文译文:

随着花园的恢复,艾米莉对它的历史感到与日俱增的联系。她经常在晚上坐在雕刻的长椅上,阅读亨利的日记,反思爱的力量。村民们也开始更频繁地造访花园,带来鲜花并分享故事。

一天晚上,当太阳落到山丘后,艾米莉似乎在微风中听到了一声轻轻的低语。她被吓了一跳,环顾四周却没有看到任何人。她摇了摇头,认为这是自己的想象,然后继续阅读日记。

但低语声再次传来,这次更清晰了:“谢谢你。”

艾米莉愣住了,心跳加速。那声音温暖而抚慰人心,似乎从喷泉的方向传来。她慢慢地走过去,眼睛环视着周围。她没发现什么异常,但当她伸手触碰喷泉边缘时,注意到了一些变化。

原本停滞的水现在轻轻流动着,在暮色中闪烁着微光。仿佛整个花园复活了,因它所收到的爱与呵护而重燃生机。

艾米莉低声说了一句“你们好”,虽然她不确定是在对谁说话。那天晚上她离开花园时,内心充满了敬畏,确信亨利和安娜贝尔的爱情确实留下了永恒的印记。

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