(单词翻译:单击)
The West End is one of London's most fashionable and energetic neighborhoods,
伦敦西区是伦敦最时尚、最有活力的地区之一，
and as its name implies, it's located just west of old-town London.
正如其名，它位于伦敦旧城区的西边。
Chic boutiques, cozy cafés and noisy pubs are set in centuries - old buildings that line the narrow streets,
在几百年前的狭长街道上有别致的精品店、舒适的咖啡馆和热闹的酒吧，
and everywhere you go, there are people out just having fun.
无论您走到哪，人们都在享受着这里的乐趣。
Historically the preserve of the rich and well-to-do,
曾经，这里是富人和小康家庭的社区，
the West End once offered an escape from the smog and crowds of industrial London.
是逃离伦敦工业化所致的烟雾和人潮拥挤的居住地。
Nowadays, it's open to everyone to enjoy,
现如今，这里是完全开放化的，
and the trendy shops and eateries bring in a youthful crowd.
各种时尚店铺和餐厅吸引了众多年轻人前来游玩。
The glowing billboards of Piccadilly Circus are one of the most photographed sights in London,
皮卡迪利广场闪闪发光的广告牌是伦敦最受关注的景点之一，
and nearby Trafalgar Square is a favorite meeting spot,
附近的特拉法尔加广场则是最受欢迎的会场，
with the National Gallery right next door.
而国家美术馆就在隔壁。
The West End is also London's main theatrical district,
西区也是伦敦主要的艺术区域，
and attracts stage shows from around the world.
吸引了众多来自世界各地的舞台表演者。
The bars and restaurants along fashionable Carnaby Street
卡纳比街上的酒吧和餐厅里躁动着
hum with theatergoers and crowds enjoying pre-show drinks.
在观影前来品尝饮品的观众们。
From a once exclusive London getaway to a bustling retail and entertainment quarter,
从一个休闲度假区俨然成了一个繁华的娱乐和零售区，
the West End is now one of the most popular corners of London.
西区现已成为了伦敦最受追捧的区域之一。
