VOA慢速英语:Thailand Is 'Hot' Over American Sriracha Sauce

taste bud – n. one of many small spots on your tongue that give you the ability to taste things

flavor –v. to give or add taste to a food

condiment – n. something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor

documentary – n. a movie or television program that tells the facts about actual people and events

household name – n. a person or thing whose name is very well-known

vinegar – n. a sour liquid that is used to flavor or preserve foods or to clean things

spicy (spicier) – adj. of food : flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth

variation – n. something that is similar to something else but different in some way

confused – adj. being perplexed or disconcerted <the confused students>

dissatisfied – adj. not happy or pleased

sour – adj. of food : having an acid taste that is like the taste of a lemon