Most people think this fruit smells terrible.
多数人觉得这个水果闻起来很可怕。
It's been described using words like rotting onions or raw sewage.
它被以腐烂的洋葱或下水道污水等字眼形容。
Not this guy, though.
然而对这位仁兄并非如此。
It's a very good smell to me.
这对我而言是很好闻的味道。
My name is Chang Teik Seng.
我是郑德生。
They call me Durian Seng.
大家叫我榴莲生。
I'm a farmer.
我是一个农夫。
Until now, nearly thirty years selling durian, that's why they call me Durian Seng.
至今大约三十年都在卖榴莲，这就是为什么我被叫作榴莲生。
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，它有个长满尖刺的外壳，里面则是黄色柔软鲜奶油样的果肉。
It's native to Southeast Asia and because of its odor, is actually banned from many public places.
它是东南亚土产，因为它的气味，事实上在很多公共场所都被禁止。
Durian is forbidden in airport, in hotel.
榴莲在机场、旅馆是被禁止的。
Some places they put a sign that says that no durians allowed.
有些地方会有告示说禁止携带榴莲。
The smell you can't hide.
那个味道你藏不住的。
My record is about 100 feet, I can smell durian.
我的纪录是在约 100 尺，还可以闻得到榴莲。
Besides having a distinctive smell, durian also has a distinctive taste.
除了有独特的气味，榴莲尝起来也有特别的味道。
It's like a peanut caramel.
它尝起来像花生焦糖。
They have five flavors: sweet flavor, alcohol flavor, bitter flavor, flower flavor, and numb taste, total of five flavors.
榴莲有五种口味：甜味、酒味、苦味、花香味，麻木的口味，总共五种口味。
Numb taste literally means your mouth will go numb.
麻木的口味就是字面上的意思，你的嘴巴会麻掉。
Wow, I can feel the numbness.
哇，有麻麻的感觉。
Freshly dropped durian, the flavor is so good, even the bees come to the durian.
新鲜采收的榴莲味道好到，连蜜蜂都会跑来。
This might well be my new favorite fruit.
这很有可能成为我最爱的水果。
People in general, are divided on this fruit.
人们可以依照这个水果分类。
Those who love it, love it.
爱它的人很爱它。
The durian is so tasty.
榴莲真好吃。
It's really good.
真的很棒。
Tastes much better than it smells.
吃起来比闻起来好多了。 倩言
If you really like durian, there can be like some people may look like crazy.
如果你真的喜欢榴莲，有些人可以爱到很疯狂。
Like breakfast, lunch and dinner, three meals are all durian.
例如早餐、午餐和晚餐，三餐全部都是榴莲。
They can eat five, seven fruits per day.
他们可以一天吃五颗、七颗。
And there are others who just can't get past the smell.
还有其他人就是无法忍受它的味道。 [每 日 听 力]
It smells like old cheese.
它闻起来像过熟的奶酪。
For Durian Seng, it is the perfect fruit.
对榴莲生而言，榴莲是完美的水果。
Either you like it or you hate it.
不管你喜欢或讨厌它。
Some people they don't give a chance to taste.
有些人根本没有给自己机会品尝看看。
But you have to try once in your lifetime.
但你一生一定要尝一次看看。
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