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Nearly all of the major hotels also contain a casino, sometimes several casinos. Gambling is a major reason why people come to Las Vegas. There are slot machines, blackjack tables, and roulette wheels, and much more. Even though Las Vegas is in the desert, there is an extravagant use of water. 

几乎所有的大型酒店都设有赌场，有时甚至设有几家赌场。赌博是人们来到拉斯维加斯的主要原因。这里有老虎机、二十一点赌桌、轮盘赌等等。尽管拉斯维加斯位于沙漠中，但这里的水资源利用十分广泛。

Large swimming pools, water slides, artificial waterfalls, and huge fountains are common. Health spas, beauty salons, fashion boutiques, specialty restaurants, and malls abound. Tennis and golf are also popular. The lavish shows at Las Vegas are world famous. 

大型游泳池、水滑梯、人工瀑布和巨型喷泉随处可见。健康水疗中心、美容院、时装精品店、特色餐厅和商场比比皆是。网球和高尔夫也很受欢迎。拉斯维加斯的奢华表演举世闻名。

Tall dancing showgirls, like the famous Rockettes, wear beautiful but rather skimpy costumes. Some entertainers, like singer Wayne Newton, rarely leave Las Vegas. The pay there is good, and the audiences are appreciative.

高挑的舞女，如著名的火箭女郎，穿着漂亮但略显暴露的服装。一些艺人，如歌手韦恩·牛顿，很少离开拉斯维加斯。那里的报酬很高，观众也很欣赏。

Near Las Vegas are other tourist sites, such as the giant Hoover Dam. Behind the Hoover Dam is the large artificial lake, made further up the river, is the Grand Canyon. All these things are a short trip from the city. Las Vegas is called the city that never sleeps. 

拉斯维加斯附近还有其他旅游景点，如巨大的胡佛水坝。胡佛水坝后面是大型人工湖，在河的上游是大峡谷。所有这些地方距离市区都只有很短的路程。拉斯维加斯被称为不眠之城。

At nearly any time of the day or night, there are casinos and shows that are open. A monorail connects many of the leading hotels. Many people view Las Vegas as a total entertainment package.

几乎在白天或晚上的任何时间，都有赌场和表演开放。单轨列车连接着许多顶级酒店。许多人将拉斯维加斯视为一个全方位的娱乐胜地。

One word of caution: set yourself a limit on how much you will spend at the casinos. Gambling can be addictive. Las Vegas, Nevada.

一句警告：为自己在赌场的消费设定一个限额。赌博可能会上瘾。

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