世界上最适合蹦极的15个地方 你敢挑战？

 　　Want to test your mettle¹ or conquer a fear of heights? Maybe jumping from some of the world’s tallest towers or bridges is the solution. Join us as we highlight 15 of the world’s highest -- and most impressive -- jumping sites.

　　想试试自己的勇气或者征服恐高吗?从世界上一些最高的塔或者桥上跳下去或许是个不错的选择。来让我们一起看看世界上最高同时也是最令人印象深刻的15个蹦极地点。

　　233 meters: Macau Tower, Macau, China It’s here where New Zealand entrepreneur Alan John "A. J." Hackett made a 233-meter jump earning him a Guinness world record as the "highest commercial bungee jump" in 2007.

　　中国，澳门，澳门塔，233米 2007年，新西兰企业家阿兰·约翰在此完成了233米的高空蹦极，并斩获“世界上最高的商业蹦极”吉尼斯世界纪录。

　　220 meters: Verzasca Dam, Ticino, Switzerland At 220 meters, the Verzasca Dam is the only bungee jumping site where you can test your jumping nerves in the wee hours of the night.

　　瑞士，提契诺，韦尔扎斯卡大坝，高度220米，韦尔扎斯卡大坝是唯一一个可以在凌晨考验你跳跃恐惧感的地方。

　　216 meters: Bloukrans Bridge, Western Cape², South Africa Right in the heart of South Africa, the Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial natural bungee jump in the world.

　　南非，西开普，布洛克兰斯大桥，216米 坐落在南非的中心，布洛克兰斯桥是世界上最高的商业化的自然蹦极地点。

　　206 meters: Rio Grande Bridge, Taos, New Mexico Jumping from this imposing³ bridge into the beautiful Rio Grande river gorge⁴ is an unforgettable experience.

　　新墨西哥州，陶斯，格兰德河桥，206米 从壮观的大桥一跃而下进入美丽的里奥格兰德河峡谷绝对是一个难忘的经历。

　　192 meters: Europabrücke Bridge, Innsbruck, Austria Nicely placed on an interlink bridge between Austria and Italy, bungee junkies enjoy a swing from Europabrücke while taking pictures of the Alps in an upside down position.

　　奥地利，因斯布鲁克，欧罗巴大桥，192米，恰好坐落于奥地利和意大利的交界处，蹦极爱好者们可以享受从欧罗巴大桥跳下的同时拍摄阿尔卑斯山。

　　190 meters: Niouc Bridge, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland Jumpers from this spot need the courage to jump and swing in all directions at the same time.

　　瑞士，安尼维尔山谷，Niouc大桥，190米。从这个大桥蹦极的人需要极大的勇气来面对各个方向的跳跃和摇摆。

　　175 meters: Altopiano di Asiago, Vicenza, Italy

　　意大利，维琴察，Altopiano di Asiago，175米

　　169 meters: Kolnbrein Dam (K?lnbreinsperre), Carinthia, Austria We can only recommend that if you can’t muster⁵ up your daredevil abilities at Europabrücke Bridge then a jump at Kolnbrein Dam would be a good alternative.

　　奥地利，卡林西亚，柯恩不莱茵坝，169米，如果你没有足够的勇气在欧罗巴大桥上一跃而下的话，那么这里将会是一个不错的选择。

　　160 meters: The Last Resort, Bhote Kosi River, Nepal It may be called the Last Resort but it surely won’t be the last time you want to jump from Nepal’s longest suspension bridge.

　　尼泊尔，胡特可喜河，最后的圣地，160米。虽然这里叫做最后的圣地，但这绝不会是你最后一次想要在尼泊尔最长的吊桥上蹦极。

　　152 meters: Ponte Colossus (Veglio-Pistolesa Bridge), Biella, Italy People often like to try out a second jump at Ponte Colossus even before the feeling from their first is washed from their memory.

　　意大利，比耶拉，巨人桥，152米，人们总是喜欢尝试再一次从巨人桥上蹦极，几遍第一次的回忆仍然留在脑中。

　　151.5 meters: Perrine Bridge, Idaho, United States This 151.5-meter jumping slot is among several bridges that are only jumpable during specified⁶ periods.

　　美国，爱达荷，珀赖因桥，151.5米 这座151.5米高的桥在许多桥梁中间，并且只可以在规定的时间内蹦极。

　　150 meters: Kaivopuisto (Sky Breakers), Helsinki, Finland Jumpers choose freefalls onto floating platforms in the sea or other tailored bungees like pub-bungee for those who mix cocktails⁷ and fun, snowboard bungee, hot air balloon jumps and skyvolter for jumpers who are able to show off their sky walking skills.

　　芬兰，赫尔辛基，卡伊沃公园，150米，蹦极的人会选择无保护蹦极，降落到流动的海平面上，其他人还会选择定制的蹦极例如给调酒师准备的酒吧蹦极，滑雪板蹦极，热气球蹦极，还有可以空中漫步的人准备的skyvolter。

　　141.5 meters: Navajo Bridge, Marble Canyon⁸, Arizona One of the highest bridges in the USA, this is for true adrenaline seekers and offers stunning⁹ views of the Colorado River.

　　亚利桑那，大理石峡谷，纳瓦霍桥，141.5米 全美最适合肾上腺素追求者观看科罗拉多河的地点之一。

　　134 meters: Nevis Highwire, Queenstown, New Zealand Calm your nerves and hop¹⁰ onto a cable shuttle suspended 134 meters above the Nevis River.

　　新西兰，皇后镇，尼维斯钢丝，134米。控制好自己紧张的情绪，跳到一根钢丝上穿梭于尼维斯河上空134米

　　111 meters: Victoria Falls Bridge, Livingstone, Zambia/Zimbabwe At 111 meters, jumping over the Victoria Falls Bridge is probably the best dive into two different countries from one spot -- just remember to carry along your passport.

　　赞比亚/津巴布韦，利文斯敦，维多利亚瀑布大桥，111米。在111米的高空，从维多利亚瀑布桥上跃下，这可能是同时观赏两座国家最好的机会。

1 mettle   

n.勇气，精神

参考例句：

• When the seas are in turmoil,heroes are on their mettle.沧海横流，方显出英雄本色。
• Each and every one of these soldiers has proved his mettle.这些战士个个都是好样的。

2 cape   

n.海角，岬；披肩，短披风

参考例句：

• I long for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope.我渴望到好望角去旅行。
• She was wearing a cape over her dress.她在外套上披着一件披肩。

3 imposing   

adj.使人难忘的，壮丽的，堂皇的，雄伟的

参考例句：

• The fortress is an imposing building.这座城堡是一座宏伟的建筑。
• He has lost his imposing appearance.他已失去堂堂仪表。

4 gorge   

n.咽喉，胃，暴食，山峡；v.塞饱，狼吞虎咽地吃

参考例句：

• East of the gorge leveled out.峡谷东面地势变得平坦起来。
• It made my gorge rise to hear the news.这消息令我作呕。

5 muster   

v.集合，收集，鼓起，激起；n.集合，检阅，集合人员，点名册

参考例句：

• Go and muster all the men you can find.去集合所有你能找到的人。
• I had to muster my courage up to ask him that question.我必须鼓起勇气向他问那个问题。

6 specified   

adj.特定的

参考例句：

• The architect specified oak for the wood trim. 那位建筑师指定用橡木做木饰条。
• It is generated by some specified means. 这是由某些未加说明的方法产生的。

7 cocktails   

n.鸡尾酒( cocktail的名词复数 )；餐前开胃菜；混合物

参考例句：

• Come about 4 o'clock. We'll have cocktails and grill steaks. 请四点钟左右来，我们喝鸡尾酒，吃烤牛排。 来自辞典例句
• Cocktails were a nasty American habit. 喝鸡尾酒是讨厌的美国习惯。 来自辞典例句

8 canyon   

n.峡谷，溪谷

参考例句：

• The Grand Canyon in the USA is 1900 metres deep.美国的大峡谷1900米深。
• The canyon is famous for producing echoes.这个峡谷以回声而闻名。

9 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。

10 hop   

n.单脚跳，跳跃；vi.单脚跳，跳跃；着手做某事；vt.跳跃，跃过

参考例句：

• The children had a competition to see who could hop the fastest.孩子们举行比赛，看谁单足跳跃最快。
• How long can you hop on your right foot?你用右脚能跳多远？