Off the coast of southwestern Australia lies a small island with a rich history. Although Rottnest Island is only 19 square kilometers in size, it catches the attention of both local and international travelers. The island received its name in 1696, when a Dutch sea captain decided to call it Rottnest, which means “rat’s nest” in Dutch. He gave the name because he mistook the island’s native quokkas for giant rats. Today, it is a tourist destination that offers excitement and relaxation.
在澳洲西南部海岸附近，坐落著一座有丰富历史的小岛。虽然罗特尼斯岛的大小只有十九平方公里，却吸引了许多当地人和国际游客的目光。该岛于 1696 年得名，当时一位荷兰船长决定将其命名为罗特尼斯，该词在荷兰语中意为「老鼠窝」。他之所以取这个名字，是因为他将岛上的本土短尾矮袋鼠误认为是巨型老鼠。如今，它是一个提供刺激和放松的旅游胜地。
生活必备字词：
square kilometer 平方公里
kilometer n. 公里（长度单位）
traveler n. 旅行者
mistake A for B 把 A 误认为 B
excitement n. 刺激
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