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Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. Durian’s smell is so pungent that the spiky-skinned, custard-like fruit is even banned from public places in Singapore and Malaysia. But for its fans, there is nothing better in this world.
榴莲被认为是世界上最难闻的水果。 它的气味被比作未经处理的污水,腐烂的肉体和发臭的运动袜。
榴莲的气味如此刺鼻,以至于新加坡和马来西亚甚至禁止在公共场所吃这种表皮尖锐、像奶油冻一样的水果。
但是对于它的粉丝来说,世界上没有什么比这更好的了。
Most people think this fruit smells terrible.
大多数人认为榴莲这种水果闻起来很难闻。
It''''''''s been described using words like rotting onions or raw sewage.
有人用腐烂的洋葱或下水道未经处理的污水来形容它。
Not this guy, though.
然而,对于(郑德生)这个家伙并非如此。
It''''''''s a very good smell to me.
对我(郑德生)来说,榴莲的气味是一种非常好闻的味道。
My name is Chang Teik Seng.
我是郑德生
They call me Durian Seng.
大伙叫我榴莲生。
I''''''''m a farmer.
我是个农民。
Until now, nearly thirty years selling durian, that''''''''s why they call me Durian Seng.
到现在录视频为止,我卖了近三十年的榴莲,所以大家都叫我榴莲生。
If you''''''''re not that familiar with durian, It has a spiky rind and the inside, is a yellow, soft colored creamy fruit.
如果你对榴莲不是很熟悉,它有一个长满尖刺的外皮,里面是一种黄色的,柔软的奶油色的果肉。
It''''''''s native to Southeast Asia and because of its odor, is actually banned from many public places.
它原产于东南亚,因为它的气味,实际上在许多公共场所被禁止食用。
Durian is forbidden in airport, in hotel.
榴莲在机场、宾馆是禁止食用的。
Some places they put a sign that says that no durians allowed.
有些地方他们放了一块告示牌子,上面写着此地禁止食用榴莲。
The smell you can''''''''t hide.
榴莲的香味不怕巷子深。
My record is about 100 feet.
我的记录是100英尺之内。[/copy]
I can smell durian.
我能闻到方圆100英尺之内的榴莲气味。
Besides having a distinctive smell, durian also has a distinctive taste.
榴莲除了有独特的气味外,还有独特的味道。
It''''''''s like a peanut caramel.
就像花生焦糖。
They have five flavors:
其实榴莲有五种口味:
sweet flavor,
甜味,
alcohol flavor,
酒味,
bitter flavor,
苦味,
flower flavor,
花香味,
and numb taste, total of five flavors.
还有麻木的味道,总共有五种口味。
Numb taste literally means
麻木的味道字面意思是
your mouth will go numb.
你的嘴巴会麻木掉。
Wow, I can feel the numbness.
哇,我尝到麻麻的味道了。
Freshly dropped durian, the flavor is so good.
新鲜掉落的榴莲,味道极好。
Even the bees come to the durian.
就连蜜蜂也会来吃榴莲。
This might well be my new favorite fruit.
这可能是我最爱吃的鲜水果。
People in general, are divided on this fruit.
人们总之对这种水果有分歧。
Those who love it, love it.
那些喜欢吃榴莲的人,爱上榴莲。
The durian is so tasty.
榴莲真好吃。
It''''''''s really good.
真的很好吃。
Tastes much better than it smells.
尝起来比闻起来好多了。
If you really like durian
要是你真心喜欢榴莲
[copy]there can be like some people may look like crazy.
爱到发疯在所难免。
Like breakfast, lunch and dinner, three meals are all durian.
比如早餐、午餐和晚餐一样,三餐都是榴莲。
They can eat five, seven fruits per day.
他们每天可以吃五到七个榴莲。
And there are others
还有些人
who just can''''''''t get past the smell.
就是无法忍受那种气味。
It smells like old cheese.
闻起来像过熟干酪。
For Durian Seng, it is the perfect fruit.
对于榴莲生来说,榴莲是一种完美的水果。
Either you like it or you hate it.
不论你喜欢它,还是讨厌它。
Some people they don''''''''t give a chance to taste.
有些人根本没有给自己品尝榴莲的机会。
But you have to try once in your lifetime.
但是你在你的一生中必须尝试一次。