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Top 10 Cities with Highest Quality of Life in USA.
全美生活质量最高的十大城市
From the west to the east, north to the south, every country has a different race, lifestyle, religion and quality of life.
从西到东，从北到南，每一个国家都有不同的种族、生活方式以及宗教，就连生活质量也不相同。
Usually, the well-developed countries like United States of America, Canada, Germany and more are known to have the highest lifestyle.
通常，像美国、加拿大以及德国等发达国家的生活质量较高。
And often than not, they brag cities showcasing the beauty and development of the entire country.
但通常他们都会列举几座城市，称这几座城市就能代表整个国家的发展和繁荣。
According to the Quality of Life survey made by the Numbeo, it showed the cities in the United States showcasing the life of its citizens.
根据数据网“Numbeo”对生活质量的研究，发现美国城市展现了美国市民的生活。
From its historical sites, museums, national parks, beaches and tourist attractions to the Rocky Mountains,
从历史遗迹、博物馆、国家公园、海滩、旅游景点到落基山脉、
stunning lakes and breath-taking views, good people to great food and pleasant climate, USA is, indeed, a great place to live.
美丽的湖泊、叹为观止的景观、热情好客的居民、美食以及适宜的气候，美国确实是宜居国家。
With the primary purpose of helping the government and major companies appoint representatives and employees on different positions.
该名单的主要目的是帮助政府和大企业在不同地区委派代表和职员。
The survey aims to compare the Top 10 Cities with Highest Quality of Life in USA, take a look at this.
该研究旨在对全美生活质量最高的十大城市进行比较，让我们来看看。
Ten: Atlanta, Georgia (168.57).
佐治亚州亚特兰大
The most populated city in Georgia, Atlanta is the cultural and economic hub of the Atlanta Metropolitan area.
亚特兰大是佐治亚州人口最大城市，它还是亚特兰大都市圈的文化和经济的中心。
It has about 447,841 populations, and the city was founded in 1837.
人口大约为44万7841人，始建于1837年。
After the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta gained its distinction making it the primary center of transportation of the Southeastern United States,
民权运动以后，它成为了美国东南部的交通枢纽，随即脱颖而出，
Atlanta features its numerous railroads, highway, and air shipments and considered an "alpha" or "world city".
亚特兰大有许多铁路线路和高速路，航空运输也是非常成熟，被誉为“国际之城”或“世界之城”。
The city's economy is deliberately diverse with dominant sectors such as logistics,
经济更是全面开花，主要经济产业包括物流、
professional and business service, media operations and information technology.
专业服务、商务服务、媒体运营以及信息技术。
It is surrounded by rolling hills and thick tree coverage.
周边群山环绕，还有绿色植被。
Nine: Phoenix, Arizona (176.28).
亚利桑那州凤凰城
Also known as the gateway to the Grand Canyon, Phoenix is the leading destination for golfers.
它还是进入大峡谷的门户，凤凰城是高尔夫爱好者的主要聚集地。
While other cities are struggling with the snow and the frostbites,
当其他城市正在因降雪而发愁时，
the locals in Phoenix enjoys the season just like the typical activities done during summer and musical concerts.
但对于当地居民而言，就像夏季户外活动和音乐会一样，他们对冬季活动更是情有独钟。
It seems like winter is the best season to spend the rest of the year doing outdoor activities.
在户外度过冬天可以算是度过这一年的最佳选择。
Due to the scorching heat of summer, the people stay at bay.
这里夏天炎热，人们避之不及。
In the winter, you can spend your time shopping, golfing, or relaxing in the spas.
而到了冬天，您可以尽情购物，打高尔夫，或是沉浸在水疗的愉悦中。
Enjoy picnicking and swimming with the family. Don't end the day without hiking on Camelback Mountain.
享受与家人野餐，游泳所带来的快乐，最后，一定要去驼峰山爬山。
Eight: Portland, Oregon (181.45).
俄勒冈州波特兰
Named after the city in Maine, Portland is visited for its first-class Farmers Market
波特兰是以缅因州的一座城市而命名，这里最著名的要数热闹的农产品市场，
producing seasonal products and mouth-watering fruits, vegetables and freshly caught salmons.
这里会生产应季产品，鲜美的水果、蔬菜以及刚刚打捞的三文鱼。
The city topped with the microbrews which complement the essence of Tucson.
波特兰的山峰上矗立着许多小酿酒厂，可以与图桑的啤酒厂媲美了。
Roam around the town with a bike, hike near the waterfalls nearby, enjoy various outdoor activities and visit the Shakespeare in the Park.
您可以骑车漫游，在瀑布附近徒步旅行，欣赏各种户外活动，或是参观莎士比亚公园。
In the summer, the city hosts the Waterfront Blues Festivals and the Grand Floral Parade
它会在夏天举办“水边蓝色音乐节”以及“鲜花大游行”活动，
which unites the tourists and the locals to watch the parade.
届时会有不少游客和市民前来观看。
Seven: Austin, Texas (181.67).
德州奥斯汀
Located in Central Texas, Austin is the fourth most populated city in the country.
位于德州中部，奥斯汀是全国人口第四大城市。
Among the largest 50 states in the US, Austin is the fastest growing city and the second largest state capital in the country next to Phoenix.
在所有50大州中，奥斯丁的经济增速最快，也是面积第二大首府，仅次于凤凰城。
As of 2014, it has about 912,791 populations making the city a cultural and economic center of the Austin-Round metropolitan area.
截止到2014年，该城约有91万2791人，同样也是奥斯汀都市圈的文化和经济中心。
Austin was named after the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state, Stephen F. Austin.
奥斯汀这个名字来源于“德州之父”史蒂芬·奥斯丁，他是当时“德州共和国”的首位国务卿。
Throughout the 19th century, the city grew leading to being the government and education center
从整个19世纪来看，奥斯汀成为了政治和教育中心，
after the establishment of the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin. in 1980;
这要归功于德州议会大厦和德州大学的建立，建立时间为1980年，
the city also became the technology and business hub.
此外，它还是技术和商业中心。
Six: Denver, Colorado (182.53).
科罗拉多丹佛
The capital and the most populated municipality of Colorado, Denver is also called the "Mile-High City" due to its elevation.
丹佛是科罗拉多首府，也是人口最大的直辖市，因当地海拔较高，所以还被誉为“高海拔之城”。
It is exactly one mile above sea level making it one of the highest major cities in the United States.
海拔高一英里，所以它也是全美海拔最高的主要城市之一。
Denver is situated in the South Platte River Valley on the western part of the High Plains and east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.
丹佛位于普拉特河谷南部，高平原西部，落基山脉前沿的东部。
The Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Denver is a beta world city.
根据“全球化及世界城市研究网路”智库显示，它还是中等世界之城。
Its economy is based on its geographic position and its relation to several of the major transportation systems of the country.
经济依靠地理位置，与美国几大主要交通系统相连。
Since the city is the largest city within 500 miles,
还因为它是500英里范围内面积最大城市，
it has become the natural site for storage and distribution of goods and services to its neighbouring cities and states.
所以还成为了储存和分发物品的天然集散地，更为周边城市和大州提供服务。
