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The Fly and the Draught-Mule

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A FLY sat on the axle-tree of a chariot, and addressing the
Draught-Mule said, "How slow you are! Why do you not go faster?
See if I do not prick¹ your neck with my sting." The Draught-Mule
replied, "I do not heed² your threats; I only care for him who
sits above you, and who quickens my pace with his whip, or holds
me back with the reins³. Away, therefore, with your insolence,
for I know well when to go fast, and when to go slow."

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1 prick
v.刺伤，刺痛，刺孔；n.刺伤，刺痛
参考例句：
He felt a sharp prick when he stepped on an upturned nail.当他踩在一个尖朝上的钉子上时，他感到剧烈的疼痛。 He burst the balloon with a prick of the pin.他用针一戳，气球就爆了。

2 heed
v.注意，留意；n.注意，留心
参考例句：
You must take heed of what he has told.你要注意他所告诉的事。 For the first time he had to pay heed to his appearance.这是他第一次非得注意自己的外表不可了。

3 reins
感情，激情；缰( rein的名词复数 )；控制手段；掌管；（成人带着幼儿走路以防其走失时用的）保护带
参考例句：
She pulled gently on the reins. 她轻轻地拉着缰绳。 The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods. 政府对奢侈品的进口有严格的控制手段。

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