【趣谈英语】水果之王很臭-The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
acquired taste: a flavour that you learn to appreciate after repeated exposure
put someone off: to cause someone to want to stay away from someone or something
pulp 1: the fleshy part of a fruit
hull 2: the outer layer or shell of some fruit, vegetables or seeds
pungent 3: strong smelling
The King Of Fruit Is Stinky
Durian, known as “the king of fruit” in southeast Asia, is an acquired taste. The smell of this tropical fruit is what usually puts people off. While some people find durian revolting, others are addicted 4 to the strong, unique flavour of its pulp. The durian is known as the king of fruit because of its large size and thick, spiky 5 hull. A single piece of fruit can weigh as much as three kilograms (seven pounds) and cost up to ten dollars. Durian is mainly grown in Malaysia and Indonesia. Because of its pungent odour, durian is banned in some public places and on mass transit 6. When asked to describe its taste, many people have a tough time. Some describe it as garlic or onion mixed with fruit. Others compare it to fruity cream cheese or custard.
- The pulp of this watermelon is too spongy.这西瓜瓤儿太肉了。
- The company manufactures pulp and paper products.这个公司制造纸浆和纸产品。
- The outer surface of ship's hull is very hard.船体的外表面非常坚硬。
- The boat's hull has been staved in by the tremendous seas.小船壳让巨浪打穿了。
- The article is written in a pungent style.文章写得泼辣。
- Its pungent smell can choke terrorists and force them out of their hideouts.它的刺激性气味会令恐怖分子窒息，迫使他们从藏身地点逃脱出来。
- He was addicted to heroin at the age of 17.他17岁的时候对海洛因上了瘾。
- She's become addicted to love stories.她迷上了爱情小说。