Sorcerers Stone: 哈里波特与魔法石

一个父母双亡、又不受姨妈疼爱、只能睡扫帚间的小男孩在11岁生日那天接到了猫头鹰送来的一封信，让他去一个长大以后能当巫师的魔法学校报名……

Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs.

Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different.

On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had.

重点词汇

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry n. 霍格沃茨魔法学校

bullying a. 欺软怕硬的，霸道的

callous a. 无感情的，冷淡的

whine v. 嘀咕，抱怨

spoiled a. 宠坏了的，惯坏了的

cupboard n. 衣柜，碗柜

orphaned a. 成为了孤儿的

demise n. 死亡

embark v. 上船，上飞机，搭载

wizard n. 巫师