A nickname is a shortened version of a person\'s name. A nickname also can describe a person, place or thing. Many American cities have interesting nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity.
别名是一个人名字的缩写形式，也可以是一个人、地方或物品的描述性名称。许多美国城市都有有趣的别名，这样可以帮助创建一个城市的风格，在市民间传播自豪感，建立团结。
Chicago, Illinois was once the second largest city in the United States. So, one of its nicknames is The Second City. Over the years, the population of Chicago has decreased. Today it is the third largest American city.
伊利诺伊州的芝加哥曾经是美国第二大城市。所以，芝加哥的一个别名就是“第二城”。多年来，芝加哥的人口不断减少。今天，芝加哥变成了美国第三大城市。