福克斯新闻 加州公害辣酱厂:Public Nuisance

The factory that makes Sriracha hot sauce is declared a public nuisance in Irwindale, California. With neighbors complaining the fumes¹ have been stinging their eyes, causing headaches and making them cough. The City Council's declaration allows city officials to enter the plant and make changes.

(Onsot)"The Council has residents to protect as well as concern for other businesses in the area."

Steve Onstot with the city attorney's office.

Huy Fong Foods attorney John Tate says the company's committed to fixing the problem, and that the nuisance tag is unnecessary.

(Tate)"The words they used last time when we were here was they wanted to hold a hammer over our heads, which we didn't find to be particularly amicable²."

The problem comes up during chili³ pepper grinding season, from August through October.

Chris Foster, FOX News Radio

1 fumes   

n.(强烈而刺激的)气味，气体

参考例句：

• The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes. 我们孩子们的健康正受到排放出的废气的损害。
• Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. 废气对健康有害。

2 amicable   

adj.和平的，友好的；友善的

参考例句：

• The two nations reached an amicable agreement.两国达成了一项友好协议。
• The two nations settled their quarrel in an amicable way.两国以和睦友好的方式解决了他们的争端。

3 chili   

n.辣椒

参考例句：

• He helped himself to another two small spoonfuls of chili oil.他自己下手又加了两小勺辣椒油。
• It has chocolate,chili,and other spices.有巧克力粉，辣椒，和其他的调味品。