2023年12月英语四级翻译练习：青海湖

2023年12月英语四级翻译练习：青海湖

青海湖位于海拔3205米、青海省省会西宁以西约100公里处，是中国最大的咸水湖，面积4317平方公里，处25.5米。有23条河注入湖中，其中大部分是季节性的。百分之八十的湖水源于五条主要河流。青海湖位于跨越亚洲的几条候鸟迁徙路线的交叉处。许多鸟类把青海湖作为迁徙过程中的暂息地。湖的西侧是著名的“鸟岛”，吸引着来自世界各地的观鸟者。每年夏天，游客们也来这里观看国际自行车比赛。

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Qinghai Lake located about 100 kilometers west of Xining, the provincial capital of Qinghai, is the largest saltwater lake in China, at an elevation of 3,205 meters. Qinghai Lake has an acreage of 4,317 square kilometers, and a maximum depth of 25.5 meters. There are 23 rivers flowing into it, and most of them are seasonal. Five main rivers consist of 80% of the total amount of lake water. The lake is situated at the junction of several bird immigration routes across Asia. A great many birds use Qinghai Lake as an intermediate stop during migration. In the west of the lake lies the well-known “Birds Island” , which appeals to birdwatchers from all over the world. Every summer, tourists also come here for the purpose of watching the international cycling competition.