English Original
A thirsty fox searched everywhere for water on a scorching day. Spotting a well in the distance, he rushed over. The water looked cool and inviting, but the well was deep. Overcome by thirst, he jumped in.
After drinking his fill, the fox realized he was trapped. He couldn't climb out. Just then, he heard a goat approaching, also seeking water.
"How is the water down there?" asked the goat, peering into the well.
"Oh, it's wonderful! The best I've ever tasted," replied the fox slyly. "I'm enjoying it all by myself."
"May I join you? I'm terribly thirsty," pleaded the goat.
The fox pretended to think. "Well, since you're my friend, just this once."
The goat jumped in eagerly. After drinking, the fox said, "It's getting crowded here. I've had enough; I'll leave you to it." With that, he stepped onto the goat's back and swiftly climbed out.
"Wait! Help me out too!" cried the goat.
"You should have thought of how to get out before jumping in," said the fox from above. "Next time, think before you act." And he walked away, leaving the goat trapped.
Moral: Think carefully before you act.
中文翻译
一个炎热的夏日，一只口渴的狐狸四处寻找水源。它远远地看到一口井，便冲了过去。井水看起来清凉诱人，但井很深。狐狸难耐干渴，纵身跳了进去。
喝饱之后，狐狸发现自己被困住了，无法爬出去。就在这时，它听到一只山羊走了过来，也在找水喝。
“下面的水怎么样？”山羊朝井里看了看，问道。
“哦，好极了！是我尝过最好的水，”狐狸狡猾地回答，“我正在独自享用呢。”
“我能下来和你一起吗？我渴坏了，”山羊恳求道。
狐狸假装想了想。“好吧，既然你是我的朋友，就破例一次。”
山羊急切地跳了进去。喝过水后，狐狸说：“这里有点挤了。我喝够了，你慢慢喝吧。”说完，它踩在山羊的背上，敏捷地爬了出去。
“等等！把我也弄出去！”山羊喊道。
“你跳下来之前就应该想好怎么出去，”狐狸在上面说道，“下次，要三思而后行。”说完便走开了，留下山羊困在井里。
寓意： 行事之前需三思。