Top 100 Vocabulary for Visiting and Touring America

Top 100 Vocabulary for Visiting and Touring America | Las Vegas is your practical English and Chinese guide to the Strip, downtown history, theater tickets, resort charges, transit and desert excursions. Welcome! Let’s give you the words to ask clear questions, understand more of the city and enjoy those lovely discoveries along the way.

这份拉斯维加斯旅行词汇指南为中国旅客、英语学习者及英中双语家庭准备。每个词条都有英文释义、简体中文、汉语拼音、发音提示，以及英中双语例句。先学会实际用得上的词，再用它们读地图、问路、点餐和理解当地历史。

For Las Vegas travel vocabulary, begin with the local places and transport names, then explore desert heat, rocks and erosion, illuminated signs and electricity and dam structures and water resources. This city has its own 100-entry teaching list within the eight-city collection. English-speaking readers can use the Chinese glosses and examples to share discoveries with Mandarin-speaking companions. Example sentences are practice models; consult the linked official resources for current visitor arrangements.

“Top 100” is an editorial teaching selection of words, phrases and proper names, rather than an official frequency ranking. America here refers to United States destinations. CAPITAL letters in the approximate pronunciation cues indicate stress. Pinyin reads the Chinese gloss, not the English word. Use the official links for current services, visitor arrangements, tickets and access.

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Choose Your Route Through the 100 Words

Words 1–40: local places, transport, history and experiences
Words 41–60: Desert heat, rocks and erosion; Desert landforms, plants and wildlife
Words 61–80: Stage performance and technical cues; Illuminated signs and electricity
Words 81–100: Gaming terms and spending limits; Dam structures and water resources

Local names and the city map: words 1–10

1. Las Vegas

English meaning: The Nevada city and wider visitor destination discussed here.

中文: 拉斯维加斯 · Pinyin: lā sī wéi jiā sī
Pronunciation cue: loss VAY-guhs

Example: We are planning a cultural visit to Las Vegas.
例句: 我们正在安排拉斯维加斯文化之旅。

2. Nevada

English meaning: The US state containing Las Vegas.

中文: 内华达州 · Pinyin: nèi huá dá zhōu
Pronunciation cue: nuh-VAD-uh

Example: Las Vegas is in Nevada, not California.
例句: 拉斯维加斯在内华达州，而不是加利福尼亚州。

3. the Strip

English meaning: The famous resort corridor along part of Las Vegas Boulevard.

中文: 拉斯维加斯大道度假酒店区 · Pinyin: lā sī wéi jiā sī dà dào dù jià jiǔ diàn qū
Pronunciation cue: thuh strip

Example: Our hotel is on the Strip.
例句: 我们的酒店在拉斯维加斯大道度假酒店区。

4. Las Vegas Boulevard

English meaning: The roadway containing the famous Strip resort corridor.

中文: 拉斯维加斯大道 · Pinyin: lā sī wéi jiā sī dà dào
Pronunciation cue: loss VAY-guhs BOOL-uh-vard

Example: Please check the full address on Las Vegas Boulevard.
例句: 请确认拉斯维加斯大道上的完整地址。

5. Downtown Las Vegas

English meaning: The older city center, distinct from the Strip.

中文: 拉斯维加斯市中心 · Pinyin: lā sī wéi jiā sī shì zhōng xīn
Pronunciation cue: DOWN-town loss VAY-guhs

Example: We planned a separate evening in Downtown Las Vegas.
例句: 我们另安排了一个晚上游览市中心。

6. Fremont Street

English meaning: A street associated with historic downtown entertainment.

中文: 弗里蒙特街 · Pinyin: fú lǐ méng tè jiē
Pronunciation cue: FREE-mont street

Example: Our walking tour begins near Fremont Street.
例句: 我们的步行导览从弗里蒙特街附近开始。

7. Fremont Street Experience

English meaning: The pedestrian entertainment attraction beneath a large canopy downtown.

中文: 弗里蒙特街体验区 · Pinyin: fú lǐ méng tè jiē tǐ yàn qū
Pronunciation cue: FREE-mont street ik-SPEER-ee-uhns

Example: Where is the meeting point for the Fremont Street Experience?
例句: 弗里蒙特街体验区的集合点在哪里？

8. Fremont East

English meaning: The downtown entertainment district east of the canopy area.

中文: 弗里蒙特东区 · Pinyin: fú lǐ méng tè dōng qū
Pronunciation cue: FREE-mont eest

Example: We compared Fremont East with the covered pedestrian area.
例句: 我们比较了弗里蒙特东区与顶棚下的步行区。

9. Arts District

English meaning: Here, the downtown district associated with galleries and creative businesses.

中文: 艺术区 · Pinyin: yì shù qū
Pronunciation cue: ARTS DIS-trikt

Example: We want to explore the Arts District in daylight.
例句: 我们想在白天游览艺术区。

10. resort

English meaning: A hospitality property combining accommodation with leisure facilities.

中文: 度假酒店 · Pinyin: dù jià jiǔ diàn
Pronunciation cue: ri-ZORT

Example: Which entrance leads to our resort’s reception?
例句: 哪个入口通往度假酒店前台？

Local places, systems and experiences: words 11–20

11. casino

English meaning: A venue or area where gambling takes place.

中文: 赌场 · Pinyin: dǔ chǎng
Pronunciation cue: kuh-SEE-noh

Example: Can we reach the restaurant without crossing the casino?
例句: 我们能不穿过赌场就到达餐厅吗？

12. gaming floor

English meaning: The area containing gambling tables or machines.

中文: 博彩区 · Pinyin: bó cǎi qū
Pronunciation cue: GAY-ming flor

Example: We asked staff how to reach the theater from the gaming floor.
例句: 我们询问工作人员如何从博彩区前往剧院。

13. resort fee

English meaning: An additional accommodation charge where a property applies one.

中文: 度假酒店附加费 · Pinyin: dù jià jiǔ diàn fù jiā fèi
Pronunciation cue: ri-ZORT fee

Example: Is the resort fee included in this total?
例句: 总金额已经包含度假酒店附加费了吗？

14. concierge

English meaning: Hotel staff who help guests with local information and arrangements.

中文: 礼宾人员 · Pinyin: lǐ bīn rén yuán
Pronunciation cue: kon-see-AIRZH

Example: The concierge helped us confirm the theater entrance.
例句: 礼宾人员帮助我们确认了剧院入口。

15. bell desk

English meaning: The hotel service point for luggage assistance.

中文: 行李服务台 · Pinyin: xíng li fú wù tái
Pronunciation cue: BEL desk

Example: Can the bell desk store our bags after check-out?
例句: 退房后行李服务台可以寄存行李吗？

16. porte-cochère

English meaning: A covered entrance where vehicles drop off or collect passengers.

中文: 车辆上下客门廊 · Pinyin: chē liàng shàng xià kè mén láng
Pronunciation cue: port koh-SHAIR

Example: Our pickup is at the porte-cochère.
例句: 我们的上车点在车辆门廊。

17. pedestrian bridge

English meaning: A bridge designed for people walking.

中文: 人行天桥 · Pinyin: rén xíng tiān qiáo
Pronunciation cue: puh-DES-tree-uhn brij

Example: We used the pedestrian bridge to cross the road.
例句: 我们通过人行天桥过马路。

18. escalator

English meaning: Moving stairs between levels.

中文: 自动扶梯 · Pinyin: zì dòng fú tī
Pronunciation cue: ES-kuh-lay-ter

Example: Is there an elevator beside the escalator?
例句: 自动扶梯旁有电梯吗？

19. Deuce

English meaning: The named RTC bus service associated with the Strip.

中文: 双层观光公交线路 · Pinyin: shuāng céng guān guāng gōng jiāo xiàn lù
Pronunciation cue: doos

Example: We checked the Deuce route and direction.
例句: 我们查看了双层公交线路与方向。

20. RTC

English meaning: The regional agency providing Southern Nevada transit information.

中文: 南内华达交通委员会 · Pinyin: nán nèi huá dá jiāo tōng wěi yuán huì
Pronunciation cue: ar tee SEE

Example: RTC publishes current fares and service alerts.
例句: 交通委员会发布最新车费与运营提醒。

History, districts and useful distinctions: words 21–30

21. Las Vegas Monorail

English meaning: A named rail service along part of the resort corridor.

中文: 拉斯维加斯单轨列车 · Pinyin: lā sī wéi jiā sī dān guǐ liè chē
Pronunciation cue: loss VAY-guhs MON-oh-rayl

Example: Which Las Vegas Monorail station is closest to our hotel?
例句: 哪个拉斯维加斯单轨列车站离我们的酒店最近？

22. Harry Reid International Airport

English meaning: The principal airport serving Las Vegas, code LAS.

中文: 哈里里德国际机场 · Pinyin: hā lǐ lǐ dé guó jì jī chǎng
Pronunciation cue: HAIR-ee reed in-ter-NASH-uh-nuhl AIR-port

Example: Our flight departs from Harry Reid International Airport.
例句: 我们的航班从哈里里德国际机场出发。

23. showtime

English meaning: The time a performance begins.

中文: 演出开始时间 · Pinyin: yǎn chū kāi shǐ shí jiān
Pronunciation cue: SHOH-tym

Example: What is the showtime, and when should we arrive?
例句: 演出几点开始，我们应该几点到达？

24. box office

English meaning: The place selling or handling performance tickets.

中文: 售票处 · Pinyin: shòu piào chù
Pronunciation cue: BOKS OF-is

Example: Can the box office help with this booking?
例句: 售票处可以协助处理这次预订吗？

25. will call

English meaning: A ticket arrangement where booked tickets are collected at the venue.

中文: 现场取票服务 · Pinyin: xiàn chǎng qǔ piào fú wù
Pronunciation cue: WIL kawl

Example: What identification is needed for will call?
例句: 现场取票需要什么身份证件？

26. usher

English meaning: A staff member helping audience members find seats.

中文: 引座员 · Pinyin: yǐn zuò yuán
Pronunciation cue: USH-er

Example: The usher showed us to our row.
例句: 引座员带我们找到座位排。

27. headliner

English meaning: The main named performer on an event programme.

中文: 领衔表演者 · Pinyin: lǐng xián biǎo yǎn zhě
Pronunciation cue: HED-ly-ner

Example: Who is the headliner for this show?
例句: 这场演出的领衔表演者是谁？

28. matinee

English meaning: A daytime performance, usually in the afternoon.

中文: 午后场演出 · Pinyin: wǔ hòu chǎng yǎn chū
Pronunciation cue: mat-uh-NAY

Example: Does the show offer a matinee?
例句: 这场演出有午后场吗？

29. intermission

English meaning: A break within a performance.

中文: 中场休息 · Pinyin: zhōng chǎng xiū xi
Pronunciation cue: in-ter-MISH-uhn

Example: Is there an intermission during the show?
例句: 演出有中场休息吗？

30. seat map

English meaning: A plan showing seat locations in a venue.

中文: 座位图 · Pinyin: zuò wèi tú
Pronunciation cue: SEET map

Example: Let us compare the seats on the seat map.
例句: 我们在座位图上比较一下座位吧。

Travel details, culture and food: words 31–40

31. canopy

English meaning: An overhead covering above an area.

中文: 顶棚 · Pinyin: dǐng péng
Pronunciation cue: KAN-uh-pee

Example: The lights changed across the canopy.
例句: 灯光在顶棚上变化。

32. neon

English meaning: Gas-discharge lighting associated with illuminated signs.

中文: 霓虹灯 · Pinyin: ní hóng dēng
Pronunciation cue: NEE-on

Example: The exhibit explains how neon signs were made.
例句: 展览介绍霓虹招牌如何制作。

33. marquee

English meaning: A sign or canopy displaying a venue’s programme.

中文: 剧院门面招牌 · Pinyin: jù yuàn mén miàn zhāo pái
Pronunciation cue: mar-KEE

Example: The marquee showed the evening’s performance.
例句: 门面招牌显示当晚的演出。

34. Neon Museum

English meaning: The Las Vegas institution preserving historic signs.

中文: 霓虹博物馆 · Pinyin: ní hóng bó wù guǎn
Pronunciation cue: NEE-on myoo-ZEE-uhm

Example: We checked the Neon Museum’s tour arrangements.
例句: 我们查看了霓虹博物馆的导览安排。

35. buffet

English meaning: A meal where diners select from a range of prepared dishes.

中文: 自助餐 · Pinyin: zì zhù cān
Pronunciation cue: buh-FAY

Example: Does the buffet require a reservation?
例句: 自助餐需要预订吗？

36. desert

English meaning: A landscape receiving very little precipitation.

中文: 沙漠 · Pinyin: shā mò
Pronunciation cue: DEZ-ert

Example: We learned about the desert beyond the resort corridor.
例句: 我们了解了度假酒店区以外的沙漠。

37. Mojave

English meaning: The desert region associated with Las Vegas.

中文: 莫哈韦沙漠 · Pinyin: mò hā wéi shā mò
Pronunciation cue: moh-HAH-vee

Example: The guide introduced the Mojave landscape.
例句: 导游介绍了莫哈韦沙漠景观。

38. Red Rock Canyon

English meaning: The conservation and visitor area west of Las Vegas.

中文: 红岩峡谷 · Pinyin: hóng yán xiá gǔ
Pronunciation cue: RED rok KAN-yuhn

Example: We checked Red Rock Canyon entry arrangements.
例句: 我们查看了红岩峡谷的入场安排。

39. scenic drive

English meaning: A driving route chosen for its views.

中文: 景观车行路线 · Pinyin: jǐng guān chē xíng lù xiàn
Pronunciation cue: SEE-nik dryv

Example: Is the scenic drive included in this excursion?
例句: 这次游览包括景观车行路线吗？

40. Hoover Dam

English meaning: The dam on the Colorado River southeast of Las Vegas.

中文: 胡佛水坝 · Pinyin: hú fó shuǐ bà
Pronunciation cue: HOO-ver dam

Example: A Hoover Dam visit needs its own travel plan.
例句: 参观胡佛水坝需要单独的出行计划。

Desert heat, rocks and erosion: words 41–50

41. arid

English meaning: Having very little rainfall or moisture.

中文: 干旱的 · Pinyin: gān hàn de
English pronunciation cue: AIR-id

Example: The sign describes the region as arid.
例句: 标牌把这个地区描述为干旱地区。

42. dehydration

English meaning: A condition caused by losing more body fluid than is replaced.

中文: 脱水 · Pinyin: tuō shuǐ
English pronunciation cue: dee-hy-DRAY-shun

Example: We read the safety notice about dehydration before walking.
例句: 步行前，我们阅读了有关脱水的安全提示。

43. heat advisory

English meaning: An official notice warning of potentially hazardous heat.

中文: 高温警报 · Pinyin: gāo wēn jǐng bào
English pronunciation cue: heet ad-VY-zuh-ree

Example: Is there a heat advisory for our planned outing?
例句: 我们计划出游的地区有高温警报吗？

44. shade shelter

English meaning: A structure providing protection from direct sunlight.

中文: 遮阴棚 · Pinyin: zhē yīn péng
English pronunciation cue: shayd SHEL-ter

Example: We paused under the shade shelter.
例句: 我们在遮阴棚下停了一会儿。

45. hydration station

English meaning: A place where drinking water can be obtained or refilled.

中文: 饮水补给点 · Pinyin: yǐn shuǐ bǔ jǐ diǎn
English pronunciation cue: hy-DRAY-shun STAY-shun

Example: Where is the nearest hydration station?
例句: 最近的饮水补给点在哪里？

46. sandstone

English meaning: Rock formed largely from sand-sized grains.

中文: 砂岩 · Pinyin: shā yán
English pronunciation cue: SAND-stohn

Example: The sandstone has layers of different colours.
例句: 砂岩有颜色不同的层理。

47. escarpment

English meaning: A steep slope separating areas at different elevations.

中文: 陡崖 · Pinyin: dǒu yá
English pronunciation cue: ih-SKARP-munt

Example: The escarpment rises above the valley.
例句: 陡崖高耸在山谷上方。

48. outcrop

English meaning: Rock exposed naturally at the ground surface.

中文: 露头 · Pinyin: lù tóu
English pronunciation cue: OWT-krop

Example: The outcrop is visible from the marked path.
例句: 从标出的道路可以看到岩石露头。

49. erosion

English meaning: The wearing away and movement of rock or soil by natural forces.

中文: 侵蚀 · Pinyin: qīn shí
English pronunciation cue: ih-ROH-zhun

Example: Which features on this rock show the effects of erosion?
例句: 这块岩石上的哪些特征显示了侵蚀的影响？

50. sediment

English meaning: Particles carried and deposited by water, wind or ice.

中文: 沉积物 · Pinyin: chén jī wù
English pronunciation cue: SED-uh-munt

Example: The diagram shows sediment collecting in layers.
例句: 图示展示了沉积物如何逐层堆积。

Desert landforms, plants and wildlife: words 51–60

51. alluvial fan

English meaning: A fan-shaped deposit formed where flowing water spreads and slows.

中文: 冲积扇 · Pinyin: chōng jī shàn
English pronunciation cue: uh-LOO-vee-ul fan

Example: The map marks an alluvial fan near the mountains.
例句: 地图在山边标出了一处冲积扇。

52. dry wash

English meaning: A usually dry drainage channel that can carry water after rain.

中文: 干河床 · Pinyin: gān hé chuáng
English pronunciation cue: dry wosh

Example: The route crosses a dry wash.
例句: 这条路线穿过一条干河床。

53. flash flood

English meaning: A rapidly developing flood, often after intense rainfall.

中文: 突发性洪水 · Pinyin: tū fā xìng hóng shuǐ
English pronunciation cue: flash flud

Example: The notice warns that a flash flood can affect low ground.
例句: 告示提醒，突发性洪水可能影响低洼地带。

54. slot canyon

English meaning: A narrow canyon with closely spaced walls.

中文: 狭缝峡谷 · Pinyin: xiá fèng xiá gǔ
English pronunciation cue: slot KAN-yun

Example: This photograph shows light entering a slot canyon.
例句: 这张照片展示了光线进入狭缝峡谷的情景。

55. petroglyph

English meaning: An image carved or pecked into a rock surface.

中文: 岩刻 · Pinyin: yán kè
English pronunciation cue: PET-roh-glif

Example: Please observe the petroglyph without touching the rock.
例句: 请观察岩刻，不要触摸岩石。

56. yucca

English meaning: A plant with stiff pointed leaves, found in many dry environments.

中文: 丝兰 · Pinyin: sī lán
English pronunciation cue: YUK-uh

Example: The plant label identifies a yucca.
例句: 植物标签标明这是一株丝兰。

57. Joshua tree

English meaning: A branching yucca associated with the Mojave Desert.

中文: 约书亚树 · Pinyin: yuē shū yà shù
English pronunciation cue: JOSH-oo-uh tree

Example: The Joshua tree has an unusual branching shape.
例句: 约书亚树的分枝形态很独特。

58. creosote bush

English meaning: A desert shrub adapted to dry conditions.

中文: 杂酚油灌木 · Pinyin: zá fēn yóu guàn mù
English pronunciation cue: KREE-uh-soht boosh

Example: The guide points out a creosote bush beside the path.
例句: 讲解员指出了道路旁的一株杂酚油灌木。

59. bighorn sheep

English meaning: A wild sheep whose males have large curved horns.

中文: 大角羊 · Pinyin: dà jiǎo yáng
English pronunciation cue: BIG-horn sheep

Example: We used binoculars to look for bighorn sheep.
例句: 我们用双筒望远镜寻找大角羊。

60. desert tortoise

English meaning: A land-dwelling turtle adapted to desert environments.

中文: 沙漠陆龟 · Pinyin: shā mò lù guī
English pronunciation cue: DEZ-ert TOR-tus

Example: The ranger explained why a desert tortoise needs space.
例句: 护林员解释了为何应给沙漠陆龟留出空间。

Stage performance and technical cues: words 61–70

61. stage

English meaning: The area where performers present a show.

中文: 舞台 · Pinyin: wǔ tái
English pronunciation cue: stayj

Example: The stage is visible from our seats.
例句: 从我们的座位可以看到舞台。

62. backstage

English meaning: The area behind or beside the stage used by performers and staff.

中文: 后台 · Pinyin: hòu tái
English pronunciation cue: BAK-stayj

Example: The interview describes preparations backstage.
例句: 这段访谈介绍了后台的准备工作。

63. choreography

English meaning: The planned arrangement of movements in a performance.

中文: 编舞 · Pinyin: biān wǔ
English pronunciation cue: kor-ee-OG-ruh-fee

Example: The choreography brings all the dancers together.
例句: 编舞让所有舞者配合起来。

64. illusion

English meaning: An effect making something appear different from what it actually is.

中文: 幻术效果 · Pinyin: huàn shù xiào guǒ
English pronunciation cue: ih-LOO-zhun

Example: The illusion made the object seem to disappear.
例句: 幻术效果让物体看起来消失了。

65. acrobat

English meaning: A performer doing skilled feats of balance and movement.

中文: 杂技演员 · Pinyin: zá jì yǎn yuán
English pronunciation cue: AK-ruh-bat

Example: The acrobat balanced above the stage.
例句: 杂技演员在舞台上方保持平衡。

66. aerialist

English meaning: A performer doing suspended or airborne acrobatic acts.

中文: 高空表演者 · Pinyin: gāo kōng biǎo yǎn zhě
English pronunciation cue: AIR-ee-uh-list

Example: The aerialist moved smoothly between positions.
例句: 高空表演者流畅地变换姿势。

67. trapeze

English meaning: A suspended horizontal bar used in aerial performance.

中文: 空中秋千 · Pinyin: kōng zhōng qiū qiān
English pronunciation cue: truh-PEEZ

Example: The trapeze hangs above the performance area.
例句: 空中秋千悬挂在表演区域上方。

68. harness

English meaning: Straps worn to secure or support a person’s body.

中文: 安全吊带 · Pinyin: ān quán diào dài
English pronunciation cue: HAR-nus

Example: The explanation shows how a harness supports the performer.
例句: 说明展示了安全吊带如何支撑表演者。

69. rigging system

English meaning: Equipment used to suspend or move stage elements.

中文: 舞台吊挂系统 · Pinyin: wǔ tái diào guà xì tǒng
English pronunciation cue: RIG-ing SIS-tum

Example: The rigging system lifts the scenery.
例句: 舞台吊挂系统把布景吊起来。

70. cue

English meaning: A signal for a performer or technician to begin an action.

中文: 提示信号 · Pinyin: tí shì xìn hào
English pronunciation cue: kyoo

Example: The cue tells the lighting operator when to change the lights.
例句: 提示信号告诉灯光操作员何时切换灯光。

Illuminated signs and electricity: words 71–80

71. LED display

English meaning: A screen using light-emitting diodes to produce images.

中文: 发光二极管显示屏 · Pinyin: fā guāng èr jí guǎn xiǎn shì píng
English pronunciation cue: el-ee-DEE dis-PLAY

Example: The LED display shows the performance schedule.
例句: 发光二极管显示屏显示演出时间表。

72. tubing

English meaning: Hollow tubes used to contain gas or carry material.

中文: 灯管 · Pinyin: dēng guǎn
English pronunciation cue: TOO-bing

Example: The sign’s tubing follows the shape of the letters.
例句: 招牌的灯管沿着字母形状排列。

73. transformer

English meaning: An electrical device changing voltage.

中文: 变压器 · Pinyin: biàn yā qì
English pronunciation cue: trans-FOR-mer

Example: The label explains the transformer’s role in the sign.
例句: 标签解释了变压器在招牌中的作用。

74. voltage

English meaning: The electrical potential difference between two points.

中文: 电压 · Pinyin: diàn yā
English pronunciation cue: VOHL-tij

Example: The diagram marks the required voltage.
例句: 图上标出了所需电压。

75. argon

English meaning: A chemical element used in some illuminated signs.

中文: 氩气 · Pinyin: yà qì
English pronunciation cue: AR-gon

Example: The display explains how argon is used in lighting.
例句: 展板介绍了氩气如何用于照明。

76. fluorescence

English meaning: Light emitted by a material after it absorbs certain energy.

中文: 荧光 · Pinyin: yíng guāng
English pronunciation cue: floor-ES-uns

Example: The explanation distinguishes fluorescence from reflected light.
例句: 说明区分了荧光与反射光。

77. lettering

English meaning: The design or arrangement of written letters.

中文: 字体设计 · Pinyin: zì tǐ shè jì
English pronunciation cue: LET-er-ing

Example: The lettering gives each sign a different personality.
例句: 字体设计让每块招牌有不同的个性。

78. signmaker

English meaning: A person designing or making signs.

中文: 招牌制作者 · Pinyin: zhāo pái zhì zuò zhě
English pronunciation cue: SYN-may-ker

Example: The signmaker bent the tube into a letter.
例句: 招牌制作者把灯管弯成了一个字母。

79. boneyard

English meaning: A place where retired equipment or large objects are stored.

中文: 旧物存放场 · Pinyin: jiù wù cún fàng chǎng
English pronunciation cue: BOHN-yard

Example: The word boneyard can describe a collection of retired signs.
例句: 旧物存放场这个词可以用来描述退役招牌的存放地。

80. electrical circuit

English meaning: A connected path through which electric current can flow.

中文: 电路 · Pinyin: diàn lù
English pronunciation cue: ih-LEK-trih-kul SER-kit

Example: The diagram traces the electrical circuit.
例句: 图示标出了电路的路径。

Gaming terms and spending limits: words 81–90

81. jackpot

English meaning: A large prize offered in a game of chance.

中文: 累积大奖 · Pinyin: lěi jī dà jiǎng
English pronunciation cue: JAK-pot

Example: The display advertises a jackpot, but winning is uncertain.
例句: 屏幕宣传累积大奖，但中奖并不确定。

82. odds

English meaning: A way of expressing the relative likelihood of outcomes.

中文: 概率比 · Pinyin: gài lǜ bǐ
English pronunciation cue: odz

Example: Where can I read the odds for this game?
例句: 在哪里可以查看这个游戏的概率比？

83. house edge

English meaning: The mathematical advantage a gambling operator has over time.

中文: 庄家优势 · Pinyin: zhuāng jiā yōu shì
English pronunciation cue: hows ej

Example: The house edge means the game favours the operator over time.
例句: 庄家优势意味着长期来看游戏有利于经营方。

84. wager

English meaning: Money or another stake placed on an uncertain outcome.

中文: 赌注 · Pinyin: dǔ zhù
English pronunciation cue: WAY-jer

Example: We set a limit before considering any wager.
例句: 考虑任何赌注前，我们先设定了上限。

85. table minimum

English meaning: The smallest stake accepted at a gaming table.

中文: 最低下注额 · Pinyin: zuì dī xià zhù é
English pronunciation cue: TAY-bul MIN-uh-mum

Example: The table minimum is posted beside the game.
例句: 游戏旁标出了最低下注额。

86. chip

English meaning: A token representing money or value in a game.

中文: 筹码 · Pinyin: chóu mǎ
English pronunciation cue: chip

Example: What value does this chip represent?
例句: 这枚筹码代表多少钱？

87. cashier cage

English meaning: A secured counter handling money and chip exchanges.

中文: 娱乐场兑换柜台 · Pinyin: yú lè chǎng duì huàn guì tái
English pronunciation cue: ka-SHEER kayj

Example: Please direct me to the cashier cage.
例句: 请告诉我娱乐场兑换柜台在哪里。

88. responsible gaming

English meaning: Practices intended to limit harm associated with gambling.

中文: 负责任博彩 · Pinyin: fù zé rèn bó cǎi
English pronunciation cue: rih-SPON-suh-bul GAY-ming

Example: The information desk has responsible gaming resources.
例句: 服务台提供负责任博彩方面的资料。

89. self-exclusion

English meaning: A formal arrangement to restrict one’s own access to gambling services.

中文: 自我排除 · Pinyin: zì wǒ pái chú
English pronunciation cue: self ik-SKLOO-zhun

Example: Where can someone ask about self-exclusion?
例句: 在哪里可以咨询自我排除措施？

90. loss limit

English meaning: A preset amount beyond which someone stops gambling.

中文: 损失上限 · Pinyin: sǔn shī shàng xiàn
English pronunciation cue: loss LIM-it

Example: Our loss limit is an amount we can afford to lose.
例句: 我们的损失上限是能够承受的金额。

Dam structures and water resources: words 91–100

91. reservoir

English meaning: A place where water is stored, often behind a dam.

中文: 水库 · Pinyin: shuǐ kù
English pronunciation cue: REZ-er-vwar

Example: The model shows the reservoir behind the dam.
例句: 模型展示了大坝后面的水库。

92. spillway

English meaning: A structure allowing excess water to pass safely from a reservoir.

中文: 溢洪道 · Pinyin: yì hóng dào
English pronunciation cue: SPIL-way

Example: The guide explains the purpose of the spillway.
例句: 讲解员解释了溢洪道的作用。

93. turbine

English meaning: A machine rotated by flowing water, gas or steam.

中文: 涡轮机 · Pinyin: wō lún jī
English pronunciation cue: TER-bin

Example: Water can turn a turbine in a hydroelectric plant.
例句: 水可以使水力发电站中的涡轮机转动。

94. generator

English meaning: A machine converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

中文: 发电机 · Pinyin: fā diàn jī
English pronunciation cue: JEN-uh-ray-ter

Example: The generator produces electricity from rotation.
例句: 发电机把转动转化为电能。

95. hydroelectric

English meaning: Using moving water to generate electricity.

中文: 水力发电的 · Pinyin: shuǐ lì fā diàn de
English pronunciation cue: hy-droh-ih-LEK-trik

Example: The display describes hydroelectric power.
例句: 展板介绍了水力发电。

96. intake tower

English meaning: A structure admitting water into a dam or water system.

中文: 进水塔 · Pinyin: jìn shuǐ tǎ
English pronunciation cue: IN-tayk TOW-er

Example: The photograph identifies an intake tower.
例句: 照片标出了一座进水塔。

97. penstock

English meaning: A pipe carrying water under pressure to a turbine.

中文: 压力管道 · Pinyin: yā lì guǎn dào
English pronunciation cue: PEN-stok

Example: The cutaway shows water entering the penstock.
例句: 剖面图展示了水进入压力管道。

98. concrete

English meaning: A building material made with cement, aggregate and water.

中文: 混凝土 · Pinyin: hùn níng tǔ
English pronunciation cue: KON-kreet

Example: The concrete surface feels rough to the eye.
例句: 这块混凝土表面看起来很粗糙。

99. water allocation

English meaning: The division of available water among users or purposes.

中文: 水资源分配 · Pinyin: shuǐ zī yuán fēn pèi
English pronunciation cue: WAW-ter al-uh-KAY-shun

Example: How does water allocation balance the needs of farms, cities and ecosystems?
例句: 水资源分配如何平衡农场、城市与生态系统的需求？

100. conservation measure

English meaning: An action intended to reduce waste or protect resources.

中文: 节约措施 · Pinyin: jié yuē cuò shī
English pronunciation cue: kon-ser-VAY-shun MEZH-er

Example: The hotel describes a water conservation measure.
例句: 酒店介绍了一项节水措施。

Las Vegas History: Look Beyond the Resort Skyline

Las Vegas is an excellent place to learn how a city’s image can differ from its history. The Strip, downtown streets, a preserved sign and a desert landscape point toward different kinds of stories. Learn the vocabulary that lets you ask about each.

The city’s official historical timeline connects its celebrated birthday with the railroad company’s land auction on 15 May 1905. Railroad, townsite and auction help explain a beginning that differs from today’s familiar resort advertising.

The official downtown visitor guide distinguishes downtown areas such as Fremont Street, Fremont East and the Arts District. Downtown and the Strip are different places, so plan them as separate geographical choices.

A historic sign can tell you about a business, a technology and a style of public attention. At the Neon Museum, ask what the preserved object represents and how the display interprets it. Neon, marquee and canopy are useful terms, but they do not identify the same thing.

Try a short piece of writing that begins, ‘I expected…, but the historical account showed…’ Follow it with evidence from an official source or museum label. The sentence becomes thoughtful when the surprise is specific.

What to Visit in Las Vegas: Performances, Art and a Separate Outdoor Day

For a performance, compare showtime with the recommended arrival time. A venue may ask you to arrive before the performance begins. Box office, will call and usher describe three different parts of the experience: ticket handling, ticket collection and finding your seat.

Use a seat map to understand your booking. Ask whether a view is restricted, whether there is an intermission, and which entrance reaches the theater. A headliner identifies the main performer; it does not by itself explain the content or suitability of a show.

For a cultural afternoon, downtown galleries and the Neon Museum offer alternatives to a resort-only itinerary. Check the relevant institution’s tour arrangements. A street entertainment area and a museum visit have different levels of noise, waiting and structure.

Outdoor destinations such as Red Rock Canyon and Hoover Dam need separate transport and visitor planning. They are not simply another stop inside a hotel complex. Verify entry, tour or scenic-drive arrangements with the operator responsible for the destination.

In a hotel visit, casino and gaming floor help you understand signs even if gambling is not part of your plan. Ask staff for the route to a restaurant or theater and check venue access conditions when travelling with children. The vocabulary serves orientation.

Getting Around Las Vegas: Count the Entrances, Not Only the Hotels

Large resort properties can have several entrances and long indoor routes. A building visible across the road may require a pedestrian bridge or a different crossing. Save the actual theater, restaurant or pickup entrance rather than only the hotel name.

The RTC fare guide and rideRTC information explain current bus products, including options associated with the Deuce. Choose the fare appropriate to your actual visitor journey. Do not assume that a residential fare category applies.

The Las Vegas Monorail is a separate service. Compare station locations and the walk to your destination before deciding whether it fits. A rail stop can be useful without being directly at the entrance you need.

At accommodation, ask about the room charge, resort fee, taxes and total. Read the booking’s own conditions. A temporary incidental hold is different from a nonrefundable fee. Clear questions make the final amount easier to understand.

A useful request is, ‘Which pickup location is closest to this entrance?’ Porte-cochère, valet area and rideshare pickup may refer to different arrangements. Confirm the instructions for the provider you are using.

A Las Vegas Practice Day: Make the Schedule Visible

Choose one performance and one daytime cultural stop. Write down the addresses, entry arrangements and the time each activity begins. Then explain the plan aloud. Use showtime, reservation, transfer and meeting point.

Practise a ticket-collection conversation. One person asks what identification is needed; the other checks the booking instructions. Do not invent a venue’s policy. The purpose is to learn how to obtain an answer from the right source.

At a hotel desk, compare fee, deposit and hold. Ask your partner to explain each in plain English. This is useful adult vocabulary because a similar distinction appears in many travel transactions beyond Las Vegas.

End with a description of one sign or performance detail. Explain what drew your attention and why. A bright scene can become precise writing when you choose one observed feature instead of adding a string of dramatic adjectives.

A Las Vegas Conversation: Ask What the Rock Reveals

At a desert learning stop, connect sandstone, sediment and erosion. Ask, ‘What evidence tells us how this sandstone formed?’ The Bureau of Land Management’s Red Rock Canyon page introduces the area’s sandstone landscape. Use the official visitor guidance for current conditions and access.

可以问‘Is this channel a dry wash?’，也就是‘这条沟是干河床吗？’ 干河床并不意味着任何时候都没有水。有关路线和天气的决定，应以现场人员和官方信息为准。

Watch a Show as a Coordinated Performance

Choose a cue, a spotlight and a movement from a performance you attend. Explain what changed and when. Choreography describes planned movement; a cue signals an action; a rigging system can move or suspend stage elements. These words let you describe coordination without claiming to know the operator’s private controls.

Practise after a show: “How does the choreography coordinate the dancers with the aerialist?” — “编舞如何让舞者与高空表演者配合？” Choreography names the planned movement; aerialist names the performer working in the air or while suspended. If you noticed a particular moment, describe it first. Ask venue staff whether a programme or accessible description is available; do not assume you can enter backstage areas.

Understand Signs and Gaming Terms

Say escarpment with the stress on SKARP and choreography with the stress on OG. Let an American dictionary recording guide the full sound. In a sign display, tubing and lettering describe visible parts, while voltage and transformer concern the electrical system. View exhibits within the permitted visitor areas.

Gaming terms belong here because visitors may encounter them, even when they do not gamble. A jackpot advertisement is not a promise. House edge describes the operator’s mathematical advantage over time, and a loss limit is a boundary set before play. Ask for the written conditions when a term is unclear.

Connect the Desert with Water Infrastructure

Keep reservoir, spillway, turbine and generator separate: they name water storage, a passage for releasing excess water, rotating machinery and electricity-producing machinery. The Bureau of Reclamation’s Hoover Dam hydropower explanation helps you connect the last two. Model explanation: “Moving water turns the turbine, which drives the generator.” — “流动的水推动水轮机转动，水轮机再带动发电机。” Point to each component on a labelled diagram, then ask how the water reaches the turbine.

Through the eduKate learning hubs, connect this vocabulary with Science and clear explanation. Apply the Fencing Method to one accurate observation at a time. Las Vegas gives you plenty to notice; choose the details you can explain with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are downtown and the Strip the same place?

No. They are different geographical areas. Confirm which one contains the activity or hotel you have booked.

Does the advertised room rate always equal the final hotel total?

Read the booking’s own tax and fee conditions. Ask whether a resort fee applies and whether it is already included in the total.

Does showtime mean the time to reach the venue?

Showtime is when the performance begins. The venue may ask you to arrive earlier for ticket collection and seating.

Do Chinese translations cover every meaning of the English word?

The Chinese glosses explain the Las Vegas sense, not every possible meaning. For example, gaming floor means 博彩区 here: the area with gambling tables or machines, not a floor devoted to ordinary video games. Read casino and gaming floor together, then ask staff for a route that fits your plans.

How should I use the pronunciation cues?

Use them as approximate starting points. They are not IPA transcriptions. Listen to dictionary recordings or the official language resources for unfamiliar names and sounds.

How many words should I learn at once?

Begin with resort fee, showtime and will call if they appear in your own bookings. Practise “Where do I collect my will-call tickets?” — “我应该在哪里领取现场取票的门票？” Then choose another small set for your outing: sandstone and erosion for a desert display, or choreography and aerialist for a performance. Retrieve each meaning later and add terms when you can use the first set comfortably.

How can a family turn this trip into better English?

Let each family member choose one Las Vegas detail and explain it. One person might describe lettering on a historic sign; another might trace how a turbine drives a generator on a labelled diagram. Compare your notes with the exhibit or official explanation before combining them into a paragraph. You are practising description, explanation and careful checking through different parts of the same visit.

Continue Your America Vocabulary Journey

Continue from Las Vegas into a new city and a fresh set of vocabulary. The guides below introduce different target entries, local histories and bilingual practice situations. Revisit an earlier guide whenever you want to use its words again.

Keep Learning with eduKate

A travel word becomes useful when you can understand it in a new setting, ask a question with it and use it in an original sentence. This guide joins the wider eduKate routes into vocabulary, English, Mathematics and Science through the shared habit of learning clearly and applying what you know.

Have a wonderful visit to Las Vegas. Ask with confidence, listen with curiosity and leave space for the moment that becomes your favorite story.