双语美文：咖啡城西雅图

传说有一位牧羊人，偶然发现他的羊蹦蹦跳跳，仔细一看，原来羊是吃了一种红色的果子才导致举止滑稽怪异，他试着采了一些这种红果子回去熬煮，没想到满室芳香，熬成的汁液喝下以后更是精神振奋，神清气爽，从此，咖啡诞生了。

被誉为“浪漫之都”的美国西雅图，不仅是一座绿意葱翠的“翡翠之城”，同时也是一座弥漫着咖啡味道的城市。清晨，漫步在西雅图的街道，附近席地而坐的学生们，将书本摊放在膝盖上，而咖啡便握在手中。而行色匆匆的上班族手中同样也会拿着一杯热气腾腾的咖啡，自然而又惬意。对于西雅图人来说，手中的咖啡已成一种惯常的标识，一天便这样开始。午后在慵懒的阳光下，徜徉于在西雅图的大街小巷，无论是颇具创意的咖啡馆，还是露天咖啡座，就连城市的空气中都永恒地飘荡着淡淡的咖啡香，就像是一抹挥之不去的诱惑让人忍不住走进窗明几净的咖啡屋里品茗一杯沁人心脾的咖啡，随时随地感受西雅图随意而又淡然的咖啡生活。

Seattle's Coffee Culture

It is one o’clock in Seattle. You are walking down the street. A lot of people are outside for lunch. You see a woman. She is holding a white and green paper cup. You see another person. He is also holding a cup in his hands. You see another and another. Everyone has a cup in their hands! What are they all drinking? You smell the Seattle air. It’s coffee!

现西雅图下午一点。你在街上闲逛。很多人都出来吃午饭。你看见一个女人。她手里拿着一个白绿色的纸杯。你又看见另外一个人。他手里也拿着一个杯子。再看其他人，每个人手里都有杯子。他们都在喝什么?闻一闻西雅图的空气——原来是咖啡!

People in Seattle love coffee. Some say it’s because Seattle has many rainy days and people need coffee to be happy. Others say coffee shops are popular because Seattle people are very laid-back and relaxed.

Coffee shops in Seattle are a lot like teahouses in China. In Seattle, people go to coffee shops to talk to friends, read, play games, work on the computer, or relax. Coffee is an important part of people’s day.

西雅图的咖啡馆和中国的茶馆很像。在西雅图，人们到咖啡馆与朋友交谈，在那里读书、做游戏，携带电脑工作，或者休息、放松。咖啡是大家一天生活的重要组成部分。

The world’s largest coffee shop chain, Starbucks, first opened in Seattle in 1971. But Starbuck is not the only popular coffee shop in the city. There are other large chains, like Seattle’s Best Coffee, Caffe Ladro, or Tully’s. Seattle also has many small neighborhood coffee shops. Everyone has their favorite.

西雅图人喜爱咖啡。有人将这归之于西雅图气候多雨，因此人们需要咖啡来保持心情愉快。也有人认为咖啡馆之所以风行是因为西雅图人生活闲适、惬意。

星巴克，这个全球最大的咖啡连锁店，1971年首先在西雅图开张。不过西雅图知名的咖啡馆不止星巴克一家。还有其他大型连锁店，比如西雅图极品咖啡，Caffe Ladro和Tully’s。另外这里也有许多小型社区咖啡馆。每个人都有自己的最爱。

The best coffee shops in Seattle: 西雅图最好的咖啡馆：

Bauhaus Books and Coffee (Capitol Hill)

Great place to spend an afternoon. Floor-to-ceiling used books and paintings on sale. Sit at a table downstairs and use the Internet or sit outside on the balcony. Enjoy the great coffee!

Bauhaus 书籍和咖啡 (国会山庄)

消磨午后时光的好去处。满墙都是低价出售的二手书画。在楼下找一张桌子坐下，畅游因特网，或者在露天阳台里找个位子。尽情享受极品咖啡吧!

Espresso Vivace Sidewalk Bar (Capitol Hill)

Seattle's best coffee. Vivace motto is “Una bella tazza di caffe.” It means “a beautiful cup of coffee.” People wait in long lines for Vivace famous espresso. This is caffeine with class!

Espresso Vivace 街边吧 (国会山庄)

提供西雅图最好的咖啡。Vivace口号是：“Una bella tazza di caffe”，意为“一杯美丽的咖啡”人们排着长队等Vivace著名的意式浓缩咖啡。这可是经典咖啡因饮品!

Victrola Coffee and Art (Capitol Hill)

Everything a coffee shop should be. High ceilings, lots of room, and art on the walls. Free live music a few times a week. Great coffee, friendly baristas, and wonderful carrot cake. Wireless internet.

Victrola 咖啡和艺术 (国会山庄)

具备咖啡馆的一切要素。高大的天花板、开阔的空间、墙壁上挂着艺术画作。每周都有 几次免费音乐表演。这里还有香醇的咖啡、友好的服务生、美味的胡萝卜蛋糕和无线网络。