(单词翻译:单击)
Seattle is about 100 miles south of the Canadian border on the West Coast of the United States.
西雅图位于美国西海岸，距美加边境南部约百米距离。
It is a lush, evergreen city lying between Puget Sound and Lake Washington with abundant parklands,
这座郁郁葱葱的常青城市坐落于普吉特海湾和华盛顿湖之间，有很多公用场地，
and surrounded by towering mountains and forests.
并被高耸的山峰和森林所包围。
Widely known for its overcast weather, when the sun does come out, the spectacular beauty of the waterways,
西雅图因其阴云密布的天气而闻名，当太阳升起，水路、
forests and distant mountains combine to make Seattle one of the most stunning cities in the US.
森林和远处山峰壮观美景的相融合使西雅图成为美国最令人惊叹的城市之一。
Classic architecture, leafy public squares and wide breezy streets make exploring Downtown Seattle a fun experience.
古典建筑、茂密的公共广场以及宽阔的街道让探索西雅图市中心成为了一次有趣的体验。
For great views of the city visit the observation deck on the 35th floor of Smith Tower,
想要欣赏这座城市美丽的风景，就登上史密斯塔35层的瞭望台，
or see some of Seattle's oldest buildings in nearby Pioneer Square.
或是在附近的先锋广场，欣赏西雅图一些最古老的建筑。
A distinctive feature of Downtown is the Seattle Waterfront, which is famous for eateries and seafood restaurants,
市中心的区别性特征就是西雅图海滨，这里因其小餐厅和海鲜餐厅
as well as being a launching point for pleasure craft cruising the Sound.
以及游艇出发点而闻名。
Ferries depart regularly, so jump aboard to get a unique view of the city.
渡轮定期起航，所以登上敦伦领略这座城市的独特美景吧。
Container ships and cruise liners also share these waterways
货柜船和超大的游轮同样共享这里的水道
and the busy harbor is a constant reminder of Seattle's maritime heritage.
繁忙的港口经常提醒着世人西雅图的海洋遗产。
Alki Beach in West Seattle is a great spot to enjoy the warmer weather.
西西雅图的阿尔基海滩是享受温暖气候的好地方。
On sunny days many locals enjoy the miles of shorefront beaches,
在天气晴朗的日子里，当地人享受着沿岸陆地的沙滩，
relaxed parklands, and spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
悠闲的公园以及普吉特海湾和奥林匹克山的壮观的景色。
Back in Downtown it's just a short but steep climb from the Waterfront to the lively Pike Place Market.
回到市中心，从海滨到派克市场的距离短却陡。
Here you can sample some of the freshest catches from the waters of the Pacific Northwest,
在这里你可以尝到来自太平洋西北地区水域的最新鲜捕获物，
and also chat to local producers who harvest and sell the goods on display.
还能够和当地摊主进行交谈。
The market has many bars and eateries, stalls and souvenir shops as well as America's first Starbucks store.
市场里有许多酒吧和小饭馆、小摊位和纪念品店以及美国第一家星巴克。
Wherever you go in Seattle you're never far from the water.
不论去到西雅图哪里，都离水不远。
Puget Sound is to the west, Lake Washington is to the east, and to the north is Lake Union,
普吉特海湾朝西，华盛顿湖朝东而朝北面的是联合湖，
whose eye-catching floating homes were made famous in the movie 'Sleepless in Seattle.'
那些耀眼的水上之家因电影《西雅图夜未眠》而出名。
Further to the north, the popular Woodland Park Zoo is home to more than a thousand animals and birds
在朝北一些，著名的林地公园动物园是数千种动物和鸟类栖息地
in habitats ranging from the African savanna to tropical forests.
从非洲大草原到热带森林。
Located at Boeing Field, about 15 minutes' drive from downtown, is the Seattle Museum of Flight.
从市中心区车约15分钟就能到波音机场，这里是西雅图飞机博物馆。
This amazing museum displays air- and spacecraft from the earliest Wright Brothers flyer to modern jets.
博物馆里有从最早期怀特兄弟时代到现代的各式飞机和航天器。
For the most famous views of Seattle head over to Kerry Park on the south side of Queen Anne Hill.
西雅图最著名的风景就是在凯瑞公园遥望安妮女王山的南面。
The park is not far from the Seattle Center so it's the perfect spot to see the famous Space Needle in all its glory,
公园里西雅图中心不远，所以这里是欣赏著名的太空针塔的完美地点，
especially when the sun goes down.
特别是当太阳落山之时。
The city has been home to many world-famous bands and there's no shortage of live music in Seattle,
这座城市是很多世界著名乐队的起源地，在西雅图，现场音乐绝不缺席，
as well as bars and nightclubs partying well into the early hours.
这里的酒吧和夜店聚会也早早进行。
The Seattle Center is home to the Pacific Science Center and the popular International Fountain,
西雅图中心有太平洋科学中心和著名的国际喷泉
as well as Seattle's most recognized landmark, the Space Needle.
以及西雅图最有辨识度的地标，太空针塔。
From the 520-foot-high observation deck you'll have superb views of the city
从520英尺高的瞭望台上，你能看到这座城市里极好的景色
and if the weather is clear you can see all the way out to Mount Rainier.
如果天气晴朗，你还能看到瑞尼尔山。
On a clear day the snow-covered peak dominates the Seattle skyline and it can be seen from all parts of the city.
晴天，冰雪覆盖着的山峰占据了西雅图的天际线，从城市任何一个地方都能看到。
The Mount Rainier National Park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails that lead through a variety of different landscapes.
瑞尼尔山国家公园有着数百里的徒步旅行路线，通往各种不同的风景地貌。
The ancient Grove of Patriarchs is home to giants up to 1000 years old
古老的Grove of the Patriarchs是千年前巨人族的所在之地
and the raised boardwalk makes it one of the easiest walks in the park.
凸起的木板路是这座公园里最容易走的小道。
If you don't feel like walking there are several scenic drives, including one that encircles the mountain itself.
如果你不喜欢步行，还有其他观光游览道路，包括环绕山峰的那一条。
Mount Rainier is not the only natural wonder close by,
瑞尼尔山并不是附近唯一的自然奇迹，
and Olympic National Park is just a few hours' drive west of the city.
奥林匹克国家公园位于城市西边，驱车几小时。
Here, the hauntingly beautiful Hoh Rainforest is like entering another world where moss and lichens grow on every surface.
在这里，让人流连忘返的美丽温带雨林Hoh Rainforest就像是另一个世界，这里的苔藓和地衣生长于每一片地表。
Further to the west, Ruby Beach is possibly Washington State's most scenic beach,
再朝着西边走，红宝石海滩可能是华盛顿州最优美的海滩，
with rocky sea stacks just off the coast and a shore strewn with driftwood.
坚如岩石的海蚀柱临近海岸，海滨布满浮木。
One of North America's most beautiful cities, Seattle has a perpetually optimistic outlook.
作为北美最美丽的城市之一，西雅图有着永恒的乐观前景。
Whether you're exploring the countryside or in the heart of downtown,
不论是探索乡村还是市中心，
what makes Seattle so special is the incredible variety of experiences you'll find in the Emerald City.
让西雅图如此特别的是，你在这座翡翠城所经历的各种体验。
