In the English countryside, Mole lived a quiet life underground until one spring day, he decided to explore the world above.
在英格兰的乡间，鼹鼠一直过着安静的地下生活，直到一个春天，他决定去探索地上的世界。
He soon befriended Rat, who loved boating on the river, and together they enjoyed peaceful days on the water.
他很快结识了爱划船的水鼠，他们一起在河上度过了宁静的时光。
One day, they visited Toad, a wealthy but reckless friend with a passion for adventure and mischief.
有一天，他们拜访了癞蛤蟆，这位富有却鲁莽的朋友酷爱冒险和恶作剧。
Toad's latest obsession was motorcars, leading to reckless driving and trouble with the law.
癞蛤蟆最近迷上了汽车，但他鲁莽驾驶，多次与法律发生冲突。
Badger, the wise elder of the group, tried to advise Toad to behave responsibly, but Toad refused to listen.
獾是他们中睿智的长者，他试图劝癞蛤蟆负起责任，但癞蛤蟆拒绝听从劝告。
Eventually, Toad's misadventures landed him in jail, leaving his friends worried.
最终，癞蛤蟆的胡作非为让他进了监狱，朋友们为他感到担忧。
While Toad was imprisoned, his grand home, Toad Hall, was taken over by stoats and weasels from the Wild Wood.
在癞蛤蟆入狱期间，他宏伟的家——癞蛤蟆庄园，被野林中的鼬鼠和黄鼠狼占据了。
Mole, Rat, and Badger decided to help Toad reclaim his home.
鼹鼠、水鼠和獾决定帮助癞蛤蟆夺回他的家园。
After Toad escaped from prison through clever disguises and daring escapades, he rejoined his friends.
癞蛤蟆通过巧妙的伪装和大胆的逃亡从监狱逃出，重新与朋友们会合。
Together, they launched a daring attack to drive the intruders out of Toad Hall.
他们齐心协力发动了一场勇敢的攻击，将入侵者赶出了癞蛤蟆庄园。
Once the hall was restored, Toad apologized for his foolishness and promised to reform.
庄园恢复后，癞蛤蟆为自己的愚蠢行为道歉，并承诺改过自新。
The four friends celebrated their victory, cherishing the bonds of friendship and the beauty of their countryside home.
四位朋友庆祝了胜利，珍视他们的友谊以及乡间家园的美好。
The story teaches the value of friendship, humility, and responsibility while highlighting the charm of rural life.
这个故事传递了友谊、谦逊和责任的重要性，同时展现了乡村生活的魅力。
