Officer: May I see your passport, please?
Mr. Li: Yes. Here you are.
Officer: Are you traveling on business or for pleasure?
Mr. Li: I'm going to visit my older sister in New York.
Officer: How long will you stay?
Mr. Li: For several months.
Officer: Do you have anything to declare? Jewelry or cash?
Mr. Li: No, I haven't. The only things I brought were my own clothes, my notebook computer and some gifts for my sister.
Officer: I'm sorry. I'm afraid I'll have to check these, too. Did you bring any fruits, vegetables, fresh meats or plants into this country?
Mr. Li: Oh… would you kindly allow me to bring in the civet durian? It is the favorite of my sister.
Officer: Sorry, rotten fruit is not allowed.
Mr. Li: But it is NOT rotten. It naturally has the special flavor.
Officer: Well, perhaps. But perishables are also not allowed.
Mr. Li: Oh, my poor sister!
海关官员:请把你的护照给我看一下。
李先生:好的。在这里。
官员:你这次旅行是为了公务还是游玩?
李先生:我来看望在纽约居住的姐姐。
官员:你打算在纽约呆多久?
李先生:几个月。
官员:你有没有什么东西要申报?珠宝或现金?
李先生:没有。我所携带的东西只是一些自己的衣物和笔记本电脑,还带了一些送给姐姐的礼物。
官员:对不起,恐怕我也得检查一下。你有没有携带任何水果、蔬菜、鲜肉或植物进本国?
李先生:喔……您能允许我带些榴莲吗?它是我姐姐最喜欢的水果。
官员:对不起,腐烂的水果不允许带进来。
李先生:但是它不是腐烂的水果。它天生就是这种特殊的味儿。
官员:是吗,也许吧。但易腐烂的东西也是不能带进来的。
李先生:哎,我可怜的姐姐!
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