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Las Vegas

Las Ve·gas /læs ˈveɪɡəs $ lɑːs-/ (also Vegas infml)  a city in the desert in the US state of Nevada, known especially for its casinos such as the Luxor, which is built in the shape of an ancient Egyptian pyramid, and Caesar's Palace, where people dress like ancient Romans. Las Vegas has many chapels of love where people can get married immediately, and is a popular place for people to spend their honeymoon in. It is also known for having impressive and exciting shows in its hotels and casinos where many famous performers appear, and for its large modern buildings that are covered in lights. compare Reno
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Las Vegas
Las Vegas /læs ˈveɪɡəs $ lɑːs-/ (also Vegas informal)
a city in the desert in the US state of Nevada, known especially for its casinos such as the Luxor, which is built in the shape of an ancient Egyptian pyramid, and Caesar's Palace, where people dress like ancient Romans. Las Vegas has many chapels OF LOVE where people can get married immediately, and is a popular place for people to spend their honeymoon in. It is also known for having impressive and exciting shows in its hotels and casinos where many famous performers appear, and for its large modern buildings that are covered in lights. ⇨ compare Reno


Las VegasBrE /ˌlæs ˈveɪɡəs/ 🔊NAmE /ˌlæs ˈveɪɡəs/ 🔊a US city where many people go to gamble. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. 拉斯韦加斯(美国城市,赌博业兴盛,内华达州最大城市,美国增长最快的城市之一)