Every July 4, thousands of Americans gather on the beach at Coney Island in New York City. They do not visit for American Independence Day, though. They come to witness the world-famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The goal of the contest is to determine which contestant can devour the most hot dogs in 10 minutes. Eaters must finish the entire hot dog and bun for it to count. Contestants are allowed to dip the buns in water, which makes them easier to swallow.
每年七月四日，数千名美国人聚集在纽约市康尼岛的海滩上。不过，他们不是为了美国独立纪念日而来的。他们是来观看举世闻名的纳森吃热狗大赛。比赛的目的是要决定哪位参赛者能在十分钟内吃下最多的热狗。食客必须吃完整个热狗和面包才算数。参赛者可以将面包浸入水中，这会让它们更容易下咽。
生活必备字词：
world-famous a. 举世闻名的
count vi. 算数
dip vt. 浸
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