“Kidult”风潮席卷全球：成年人买的不是玩具，是情绪价值（朗读版）｜E1024

▍原文
A growing number of adults are buying toys for themselves, reclaiming memories from childhood and showing off their fandom on shelves.

Toy companies including Mattel and the Lego Group have taken note of the rise of these customers, known as "kidults", and are increasingly making toys with them in mind.

Playing with toys as an adult can help people foster curiosity, creativity and communication. But it can't be a replacement for making connections in real life.

▍语言点
1. reclaim memories 重温回忆
· reclaim v. 收回，取回
2. fandom /ˈfændəm/ n. 痴迷，爱好
· fans n. 粉丝
3. show off （本文）展示；炫耀
4. take note of 注意到
5. kidult /ˈkɪdʌlt/ n. 童心未泯的成年人
6. with somebody/something in mind 考虑到某人、某物
7. foster /ˈfɒstə/ v. 培养（encourage）

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