Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy, lives with his Aunt Polly in the small town of St. Petersburg along the Mississippi River.
汤姆·索亚是一个顽皮而富有想象力的男孩，和他的波莉姨妈住在密西西比河边的小镇圣彼得堡。
Tom spends his days avoiding chores, playing pranks, and seeking adventure with his friends, including Huckleberry Finn.
汤姆总是在逃避家务，恶作剧，并和朋友们（包括哈克贝利·费恩）一起寻找冒险。
He cleverly tricks other boys into whitewashing a fence for him, turning punishment into profit.
他聪明地哄骗其他男孩替他刷围栏，把惩罚变成了“赚钱”的机会。
One night, Tom and Huck witness a murder in a graveyard. They see Injun Joe commit the crime but are too scared to report it.
一天晚上，汤姆和哈克在墓地目睹了一场谋杀。他们看到印第安乔犯下罪行，但因为害怕不敢举报。
The boys swear an oath of silence but are haunted by guilt and fear.
两个男孩发誓保守秘密，但罪恶感和恐惧不断折磨着他们。
Tom falls in love with Becky Thatcher, a judge's daughter, and wins her affection despite many humorous mishaps.
汤姆爱上了法官的女儿贝姬·撒切尔，尽管经历了许多滑稽的意外，还是赢得了她的好感。
Their budding romance takes a dramatic turn when they get lost in a cave.
他们的恋情出现转折，因为他们在洞穴中迷了路。
Tom and Huck later go on a treasure hunt and uncover hidden gold in the same cave where Injun Joe has been hiding.
汤姆和哈克随后去寻找宝藏，并在印第安乔藏身的洞穴中发现了黄金。
Injun Joe meets his fate, and the boys become local heroes for their discovery.
印第安乔最终得到了应有的下场，而男孩们因发现黄金成为了当地的英雄。
Tom learns valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and morality through his adventures.
汤姆通过这些冒险经历了关于勇气、友谊和道德的重要成长。
Moral: The novel captures the essence of childhood, celebrating curiosity, courage, and the transition to maturity.
寓意：这部小说捕捉了童年的本质，赞美了好奇心、勇气以及成长的过程。
