趣談英語：在世界的盡頭蕩秋千-The Swing At The End Of The World

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rickety: old and not well maintained

seismic: related to vibrations of the earth

monitor: to observe

canyon: a deep valley with steep cliffs

at one’s own risk: no other person or group will take responsibility if something bad happens

The Swing At The End Of The World

The Swing At The End of the World has become a tourist attraction in the mountains of Ecuador. The swing hangs from two ropes tied to a tree branch next to a rickety tree house on the top of a cliff. The tree house is a seismic monitoring station called Casa del Arbol (The Tree house). It is used to observe Mt. Tungurahua, an active volcano. Unlike other rides and attractions for thrill-seekers, this swing has no safety measures. Brave visitors who want to swing over the canyon do so at their own risk