英语作文-高中 Covering the ears to steal the bell

英语作文

Once upon a time there was a stupid man. His neighbor bought a nice bell. The stupid man liked it very much and wanted to steal it. One silent¹ night, he went to his neighbor’s house. He tried to get the bell off. But the bell rang the moment he touched it. He was afraid that someone would hear it. So he covered his ears and got the bell down. When he was complacent² about his cleverness, a lot of people came to the gate and caught him.

1 silent   

adj.安静的，不吵闹的，沉默的，无言的；n.(复数)默剧

参考例句：

• Immediately on his beginning to speak,everyone was silent.他一讲话，大家顿时安静下来。
• The boys looked at the conjuror in silent wonder. 孩子们目瞪口呆地看着那魔术师。

2 complacent   

adj.自满的；自鸣得意的

参考例句：

• We must not become complacent the moment we have some success.我们决不能一见成绩就自满起来。
• She was complacent about her achievements.她对自己的成绩沾沾自喜。