水果之王，跌下神坛？中国人有望“榴莲自由”，东南亚慌了！（朗读版）｜E0531

▍原文

Durian prices in China – the world's top market for the spiky, pungent fruit typically regarded as a luxury item – have fallen this month as Vietnam gains on Thailand in a heated export rivalry.

A deadly heatwave in Thailand in April and May reduced the country's harvest. Some durians were getting "overheated" and were therefore priced below market rates. 

Vietnam "will step in to take over the market", an adviser in Thailand said.

▍语言点

1. durian /ˈdʒʊəriən/ n. 榴莲
2. spiky /ˈspaɪki/ adj. 带刺的
3. pungent /ˈpʌndʒnt/ adj. （味道或气味）强烈的，刺鼻的
4. luxury item 奢侈品
5. gain on somebody 接近，逼近（前面的）某人
6. deadly heatwave 极端的热浪
7. price /praɪs/ v. 定价，标价
8. market rate 市场价
9. step in 介入，插手
10. take (something) over 接手，接管

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