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The London Eye is located on the banks of the Thames,
伦敦眼位于泰晤士河畔，
just across from Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
刚好就再大本钟和国会大厦对面。
Completed in 2000, this huge ferris wheel was built on its side, and painstakingly lifted into place.
伦敦眼于2000年竣工的，这个巨大的摩天轮建在泰晤士河畔，并完美地融入到了当地景色中。
At more than 400 feet high, it's now the fourth-tallest structure in London.
摩天轮超过400英尺高，是伦敦第四高的建筑物。
It takes 30 minutes to complete one revolution.
摩天轮旋转一圈需要约30分钟。
Each of the 32 gondolas holds around 25 passengers in air-conditioned comfort.
伦敦眼设有32个乘坐舱且均配有空调，每个乘坐舱可容纳25名乘客。
It's also possible to book a gondola for a private function, or even a wedding.
乘客也可以预订一个作为私人聚会用，甚至举行婚礼。
From the top, you'll see sweeping views across the city and countryside, up to 25 miles away.
从摩天轮上，您可以饱览伦敦市及郊区的美景，视野可达25英里远。
The Eye is open from 10am and operates well into the evening.
伦敦眼从早上10点开放，一直运营到晚上。
Tickets are available from the ticket office next door,
您可以在旁边的售票处购票，
but the London Eye attracts more than 3 million visitors a year,
但伦敦眼每年要吸引超过300万游客到访，
so it's wise to book your tickets in advance.
所以最好还是提早预订比较合适。
Offering views of London's great past and high-tech future,
在这里您能观赏到伦敦辉煌的过去与高科技的未来前景，
the London Eye is an ideal way to get a different perspective of this great city.
伦敦眼，给您一个全新的了解这座城市的视角。
