双语·《伊索寓言》 吹牛的旅行者

THE BOASTING TRAVELLER

A Man once went abroad on his travels, and when he came home he had wonderful tales to tell of the things he had done in foreign countries. Among other things, he said he had taken part in a jumping-match at Rhodes, and had done a wonderful jump which no one could beat. “Just go to Rhodes and ask them,” he said, “every one will tell you it's true.” But one of those who were listening said, “If you can jump as well as all that, we needn't go to Rhodes to prove it. Let's just imagine this is Rhodes for a minute: and now—jump!”

Deeds, not words.

吹牛的旅行者

有一个人出国去旅行，回家后讲了许多在外国的奇闻逸事。他说到自己参加罗得岛的跳远比赛，精彩一跃，无人能够打破。“你们去罗得岛问问，每个人都会告诉你这是真的。”其中一个在场听他讲故事的人说：“你要是能跳得那样好，我们根本不需要去罗得岛求证，就暂时假设这里是罗得岛吧，准备，跳！”

训诫：行胜于言。