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Six: Bellevue.
贝尔维尤
The King County city of Bellevue is very appropriately named after its French meaning of "beautifulview,"
金郡城市贝尔维尤与其法文名字“beautifulview”（美丽的景色）相得益彰，
and the downtown area is considered to be the second largest in the state of Washington.
市中心面积在华盛顿州排名第二。
Home to hundreds of up-and-coming businesses,
这里有数百家日新月异的企业，
Bellevue demonstrates vast economic growth in combination with the surrounding cities hosting major corporations.
随着与周边城市合作不断增强，贝尔维尤展现出了强劲的经济增长态势。
The average household income in Bellevue is around 90,000 dollars,
该城平均家庭收入为9万美金，
and its low crime rate once earned it a spot on a list of America's 25 safest cities.
也曾因低犯罪率成为了全国二十五大“最干净”城市之一。
The community shares a love for arts and crafts, as seen in the annual Bellevue Arts & Crafts Fair every summer.
艺术和手工艺也深受人们的喜爱，每年夏季这里都会举办“贝尔维尤艺术和手工艺博览会”。
Residents also indulge in local sculpture and celebrate the history of strawberry harvesting with an annual Strawberry Festival.
此外，民众对雕塑也是情有独钟，还会举办年度“草莓狂欢节”庆祝草莓收成。
Families of Bellevue can enjoy numerous museums and cultural landmarks
还可参观这里众多的博物馆，文化景点，
as well as an array of outdoor nature-inspired activities and sports such as basketball.
以及一系列户外活动，以及篮球等体育活动。
Seven: Kennewick.
肯纳威克
Kennewick is a Benton County city resting on the waters of the Columbia River
肯纳威克是本顿县的一座城市，位于哥伦比亚河畔，
and has an estimated population of 79,000 inhabitants.
人口预计为7.9万人。
It is historically known and appreciated for its location upon the Lewis and Clark Trail
该地也因历史悠久的“路易克拉克道”而著名，
and showcases a variety of cultural establishments and affairs.
文化组织和活动也是丰富多彩。
Kennewick is the perfect city for archaeological enthusiasts and history buffs due to its presence in the western pioneer
肯纳威克也是考古和历史发烧友的天堂，美国先驱者曾出现于此，
as well as an early discovery of a prehistoric male body for which the city was named.
早前曾在该地发现史前肯纳威克人遗骸，该城也因此而得名。
A new four bedroom and four bathroom home in Kennewick can be purchased for the modest price of 164,000 dollars
一栋四室四卫别墅在该城只卖到16.4万美金，
with an average annual household income of over 60,000 dollars.
平均年家庭收入超6万美金。
Residents of Kennewick can relax and enjoy a community rich in agriculture, wine, and tourism.
这里美酒佳肴，农业发达且旅游业红火，居住在此地的居民可以尽情享受。
Eight: Olympia.
奥利匹亚
Olympia is the beautiful state capital of Washington located near Puget Sound and just 60 miles from Seattle.
奥利匹亚市为华盛顿州首府，紧邻普吉湾，距离西雅图仅60英里。
The city is chock-full of parks and forest preserves including numerous skate parks,
该城拥有众多花园和森林保护区，包括滑板公园、
Watershed Park, Sunrise Park, Priest Point Park, and the nearby Capitol State Park.
水域公园、日出公园、“Priest Point”水域公园以及国会山公园。
Olympia currently has a population of over 50,000 residents
目前该城人口超5万人，
and contains the nearby Olympia Regional Airport for convenient transportation.
为方便交通，该城还拥有奥利匹亚机场。
The Washington state government is the city's largest employer with a staff of over 25,000.
华盛顿政府是该城最大规模企业，拥有员工2.5万人。
Popular local attractions and activities include the Fish Brewing Company,
当地著名企业和组织活动包括“Fish Brewing”酿酒厂、
the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, the Olympia Family Theater, Centennial Station, and Kurt Cobain's former home.
华盛顿表演艺术中心、奥林匹亚家庭影院、百年火车站以及科特·柯本生前居所。
Olympia is also heavily involved in roller derby
市民更是非常热衷轮滑阻拦赛，
and is the dwelling grounds of the 2009 Women's Flat Track Derby champions, the Oly Rollers.
当地的“Oly Rollers”联盟曾举办2009年度女子平道轮滑障碍赛。
In terms of education, Evergreen State College is located in Olympia
教育方面，长青州立学院位于奥林匹亚，
and is a more unconventional liberal arts college offering degrees in fields
它是一所非传统文科学院，学科领域包括
such as comedy, music, animation, organic farming and more.
喜剧、音乐、动画、有机耕作等。
Nie: Issaquah.
伊瑟阔
The King County city of Issaquah is a rapidly growing suburb of Seattle
金郡伊瑟阔是一个快速发展的西雅图郊区，
and is named for its significance in Native American culture as a natural and spiritual place full of beautiful wildlife.
当地最负盛名的是其印第安文化，众多野生动物栖息于此，这里也是自然和灵魂之地。
The city is surrounded by mountains including Tiger Mountain, Cougar Mountain,
周围群山环抱，包括老虎山、美洲狮山、
and Squak Mountain while being located just south of Lake Sammamish.
呱呱山，它坐落在杉曼密斯湖南部。
Over 36,000 residents live in Issaquah with some of the city's most notable employers being Siemens Medical Solutions
超3.6万居民生活在此，这里也有许多著名企业，包括“Siemens”医药技术公司，
and GoldSim Technology Group.
以及“GoldSim”软件技术公司。
As part of the King County Metro system,
作为金郡地铁系统的一部分，
accessible transportation is available for commuters between Bellevue, Seattle, and Issaquah.
乘客可往来于贝尔维尤、西雅图以及伊瑟阔
The city also thrives on art and theater culture
文化和剧场文化也是蓬勃发展，
and is home to venues and events such as the Village Theatre and the Salmon Days Festival.
演出场所和活动更是丰富多彩，包括乡村剧场和“三文鱼日狂欢节”。
Other popular and worthwhile family attractions include the Cougar Mountain Zoo, the Gilman Village shopping district,
其它著名景观包括美洲狮山动物园、吉尔曼乡村购物区、
the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and more.
伊瑟阔三文鱼孵化场等。
Ten: Mercer Island.
墨瑟岛
Yet another geographical member of King County,
墨瑟岛也是金郡的一座城市，
Mercer Island is located in the Seattle metro upon Lake Washington.
它坐落在西雅图地铁线华盛顿湖站。
Mercer Island is the most heavily populated fresh water island in the nation
它也是全国人口最多的淡水岛，
with over 25,000 residents in just 6.32 square land miles.
面积仅有6.32平方英里，人口却超2.5万人。
There are six schools that can be found on the island alone, with even more in development.
该岛有六所学校，甚至还有一所在建。
Popular Mercer Island activities for families and adults include
适合家庭和成人游玩的活动包括，
but are not limited to fishing, swimming, outdoor exploration at local parks and beaches, dog parks, basketball,
且不限于垂钓、戏水、公园游玩、沙滩、狗乐园、篮球、
tennis, softball, bicycling, hiking, and several great bars and restaurants featuring live entertainment.
网球、垒球、双轮自行车、登山、许多酒吧和餐厅还有现场表演活动。
The island also enjoys the annual fourth of July event known as the Summer Celebration.
每年7月4日，这里将会举办享誉盛名的“夏日庆典”活动。
Mercer Island is the fifth wealthiest city in the state of Washington with an average per capita income of over 74,000 dollars per year.
它也是华盛顿州第五大富裕城市，年人均收入超7.4万美金。
