We're now in Washington D.C., the capital city of America.
我们现在在华盛顿特区，美国的首都。
I think this city's name must be connected with president Washington.
我想这个城市的名字肯定与华盛顿总统有关。
Yes. George Washington has been highly respected by the American people.
是的。乔治·华盛顿一向深得美国人的尊敬。
To show their admiration and love for President Washington. They name their capital city Washington.
为了表达他们的崇敬及热爱，人们把首都命名为华盛顿。
Oh, I see.
噢，我明白了。
Look, there is the Washington Monument. It is the highest needle shaped building in the world. The height is 55 feet.
看，那就是华盛顿纪念碑。它是世界上最高的针形建筑物。高达55英尺。
That must be the Jefferson Memorial over there.
那边一定是杰斐逊纪念馆了。
You're right. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He drafted the Declaration of Independent.
对了。托马斯·杰斐逊是美国第三任总统。他起草了《独立宣言》。
In the memorial, there is a pronze statue of President Jefferson.
纪念堂内有杰斐逊总统的铜像。