你幸福么？2014年最幸福城市出炉！

 　　你的城市幸福吗？哪座城市最具文化影响力？

　　“中国最具幸福感城市”调查推选活动由新华社《瞭望东方周刊》联合中国市长协会《中国城市发展报告》共同主办，迄今已连续举办8年，是目前中国最具影响力和公信力的城市调查推选活动。

　　本届推选活动从8月份启动后，累计2300多万人次参加了公众调查和抽样调查。经过活动组委会评审，成都、杭州、南京、西安、天津、长春、长沙、岳阳、珠海、大连十座城市荣获“2014中国最具幸福感城市”荣誉称号。

　　Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, led the Top 10 Happiest Cities in China 2014 list released by Oriental outlook magazine of Xinhua News Agency and the Annual Report on Urban Development of China published by the China Association of Mayors.

　　About 23 million people have answered questionnaires for the survey, which launched in August. The evaluation¹ of residents' responses took into account 70 indexes in six categories: the charm, vitality², power and influence of city culture, the city's image and residents' sense of happiness.

　　The ranking was released on Oct. 31, World City Day, which aims to improve the images of Chinese cities and promote them throughout the world.

　　The city ranking has been released for 8 consecutive³ years and is one of the most well-known rankings in China.

　　10.Dalian

　　Situated⁴ in the southernmost part of Liaoning Province, right on the peninsula separating the Bohai and Yellow Seas, Dalian is one of China's most vibrant⁵ and modern cities. With its clean air, beautiful beaches and pleasant summertime temperatures, Dalian has become an ideal destination for those who want to escape the summer heat and the hustle⁶ and bustle⁷ in metropolises⁹ like Beijing and Shanghai.

　　9.Zhuhai

　　One of China's first four special economic zones, Zhuhai has all the glamour¹⁰ of a metropolis⁸, but it also retains the mild disposition¹¹ of the region's Cantonese, Teochew and Hakka cultures. The city has 604 kilometers of coastline and a relatively¹² low population density¹³. Over the past few years, it has been awarded a great many national and international honors as an environmental-friendly city, a model city for improving livability, a garden city, and a prime tourism resort, among others.

　　8.Yueyang

　　Yueyang, located in Hunan province, is a city with over 2,500 years of history. It features a great climate, splendid natural scenery and numerous historical relics¹⁵, including the well-known Yueyang Tower, one of the Three Great Towers of Jiangnan (the lower reaches of the Yangtze River). The area also boasts fertile soil and diverse species of plants and wildlife, which have earned it the moniker "Land of Honey and Milk."

　　7.Changsha

　　Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, is located on the lower reaches of the Xiang River, a branch of the Yangtze River. It is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in China, boasting a history of more than 3,000 years. The city is now a major interior port as well as a commercial and industrial center. Its slower pace of life and lesser¹⁶ overall pressure make it a favorite among locals.

　　6.Changchun

　　Changchun, the capital of northeastern China's Jilin Province, is a city famous for its film industry. The city is also an important industrial base, with a particular focus on the automotive sector¹⁷. In winter, Changchun is a good place to enjoy the beautiful scenery created by rime¹⁴ ice, also known as "tree hanging." The famous Puppet Manchurian Palace Museum and Mount Changbai are also located here. Changchun is regarded as a city with a slower pace of life and an ideal place for the elderly.

　　5.Tianjin

　　Located in northeastern China, adjacent to Beijing, Tianjin is a rapidly developing municipality that has so far served as the venue¹⁸ for many important and widely attended forums²⁰, such as the World Economic Forum¹⁹. Apart from its beautiful city scenery, Tianjin boasts numerous historical and cultural spots, including the Tianjin Ancient Culture Street, the Century Clock, the Drum Tower and the Xikai Catholic Church. With the city's surging economy, the living conditions of the area's residents have been improving as well.

　　4.Xi'an

　　Xi'an, the capital of China's Shaanxi Province, was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, with a history spanning over 3,100 years. It used to be the capital of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou (1046-256 B.C.), Qin (221-206 B.C.), Han (202B.C.-220A.D.), Sui (581-618), and Tang (618-907) Dynasties. The city is the eastern terminus of the Silk Road and home to the Terracotta Army. It is known as a "natural history museum."

　　3.Nanjing

　　Located in eastern China, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, features a glorious history, unique culture and amazing night scenery. One of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, the city boasts countless²¹ historical relics, including the Nanjing City Wall, the Ruins of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace, the Confucius Temple, and the Ming tombs (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In addition, visitors who love the night sky must not miss out on a trip to the Qin Huai River, a place which offers its visitors the most spectacular night scenery. The city's favorable environment and convenient living make it one of the best places to live in China.

　　2.Hangzhou

　　Hangzhou is the capital of southeast China's Zhejiang Province, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Dubbed²² the "Paradise under Heaven," the city is well known across the globe for its splendid natural scenery, numerous historical relics, fine silk and prized Longjing tea. But what makes it an attractive place to live has to do with its slower pace of life. The peace and quiet of this city is something that other big cities like Shanghai cannot offer.

　　1.Chengdu

　　Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is one of the most important economic, transportation, and communication centers in Southwest China. It is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in China, with a history dating back to 611 B.C. Chengdu is has a wonderful living environment due to its mild climate and rich resources. Famed for its "hot and spicy²³" cuisine²⁴, the city was named a City of Gastronomy²⁵ by UNESCO in 2010.

1 evaluation   

n.估价，评价；赋值

参考例句：

• I attempted an honest evaluation of my own life.我试图如实地评价我自己的一生。
• The new scheme is still under evaluation.新方案还在评估阶段。

2 vitality   

n.活力，生命力，效力

参考例句：

• He came back from his holiday bursting with vitality and good health.他度假归来之后，身强体壮，充满活力。
• He is an ambitious young man full of enthusiasm and vitality.他是个充满热情与活力的有远大抱负的青年。

3 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。

4 situated   

adj.坐落在...的，处于某种境地的

参考例句：

• The village is situated at the margin of a forest.村子位于森林的边缘。
• She is awkwardly situated.她的处境困难。

5 vibrant   

adj.震颤的，响亮的，充满活力的，精力充沛的，(色彩)鲜明的

参考例句：

• He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 他在画中总是使用鲜明的色彩。
• She gave a vibrant performance in the leading role in the school play.她在学校表演中生气盎然地扮演了主角。

6 hustle   

v.推搡；竭力兜售或获取；催促；n.奔忙(碌)

参考例句：

• It seems that he enjoys the hustle and bustle of life in the big city.看起来他似乎很喜欢大城市的热闹繁忙的生活。
• I had to hustle through the crowded street.我不得不挤过拥挤的街道。

7 bustle   

v.喧扰地忙乱，匆忙，奔忙；n.忙碌；喧闹

参考例句：

• The bustle and din gradually faded to silence as night advanced.随着夜越来越深，喧闹声逐渐沉寂。
• There is a lot of hustle and bustle in the railway station.火车站里非常拥挤。

8 metropolis   

n.首府；大城市

参考例句：

• Shanghai is a metropolis in China.上海是中国的大都市。
• He was dazzled by the gaiety and splendour of the metropolis.大都市的花花世界使他感到眼花缭乱。

9 metropolises   

n.一国的主要城市（不一定是首都）( metropolis的名词复数 )；中心；大都会；大城市

参考例句：

• That season, you ride it, all metropolises achieve what one wishes! 那时节，您骑上它，一切都会如愿以偿！ 来自互联网
• Carl has carried the banner in infernal metropolises. 卡尔曾经在那些地狱般的大都市流浪街头。 来自互联网

10 glamour   

n.魔力，魅力；vt.迷住

参考例句：

• Foreign travel has lost its glamour for her.到国外旅行对她已失去吸引力了。
• The moonlight cast a glamour over the scene.月光给景色增添了魅力。

11 disposition   

n.性情，性格；意向，倾向；排列，部署

参考例句：

• He has made a good disposition of his property.他已对财产作了妥善处理。
• He has a cheerful disposition.他性情开朗。

12 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。

13 density   

n.密集，密度，浓度

参考例句：

• The population density of that country is 685 per square mile.那个国家的人口密度为每平方英里685人。
• The region has a very high population density.该地区的人口密度很高。

14 rime   

n.白霜；v.使蒙霜

参考例句：

• The field was covered with rime in the early morning.清晨地里覆盖着一层白霜。
• Coleridge contributed the famous Rime of the Ancient Mariner.柯勒律治贡献了著名的《老水手之歌》。

15 relics   

[pl.］n.遗物，遗迹，遗产；遗体，尸骸

参考例句：

• The area is a treasure house of archaeological relics. 这个地区是古文物遗迹的宝库。
• Xi'an is an ancient city full of treasures and saintly relics. 西安是一个有很多宝藏和神圣的遗物的古老城市。

16 lesser   

adj.次要的，较小的；adv.较小地，较少地

参考例句：

• Kept some of the lesser players out.不让那些次要的球员参加联赛。
• She has also been affected,but to a lesser degree.她也受到波及，但程度较轻。

17 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

18 venue   

n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点

参考例句：

• The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
• The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。

19 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

20 forums   

讨论会； 座谈会； 广播专题讲话节目； 集会的公共场所( forum的名词复数 )； 论坛，讨论会，专题讨论节目； 法庭

参考例句：

• A few of the forums were being closely monitored by the administrators. 有些论坛被管理员严密监控。
• It can cast a dark cloud over these forums. 它将是的论坛上空布满乌云。

21 countless   

adj.无数的，多得不计其数的

参考例句：

• In the war countless innocent people lost their lives.在这场战争中无数无辜的人丧失了性命。
• I've told you countless times.我已经告诉你无数遍了。

22 dubbed   

v.给…起绰号( dub的过去式和过去分词 )；把…称为；配音；复制

参考例句：

• Mathematics was once dubbed the handmaiden of the sciences. 数学曾一度被视为各门科学的基础。
• Is the movie dubbed or does it have subtitles? 这部电影是配音的还是打字幕的？ 来自《简明英汉词典》

23 spicy   

adj.加香料的；辛辣的，有风味的

参考例句：

• The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
• Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。

24 cuisine   

n.烹调，烹饪法

参考例句：

• This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
• This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。

25 gastronomy   

n.美食法；美食学

参考例句：

• He studied gastronomy but cannot make a living as a cook.他学习了烹饪但却无法靠厨艺过活。
• Burgundy has always been considered a major centre of gastronomy.勃艮第大区一向被视为重要的美食中心。