好词典

mandarin

UK //ˈmæn.dər.ɪn//US //ˈmæn.dɚ.ɪn//

词源

源自葡萄牙语 'mandarim'(官员),可能来自马来语 'menteri'(部长)或梵语 'mantrin'(顾问)。水果名称源于其被认为是中国官员喜爱的水果。

noun

❶ 指中国清朝时期的高级官员,现在也用来形容官僚作风或官方语言。

“The mandarin was known for his strict adherence to protocol.”

(这位官员以严格遵守礼仪著称。)

“She spoke in a mandarin tone, full of official jargon.”

(她用一种官腔十足的语调说话。)

❶ 指普通话,中国的官方语言,也泛指汉语。

“She is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.”

(她普通话和粤语都很流利。)

“Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world.”

(普通话是世界上使用最广泛的语言。)

❶ 指柑橘类水果,特别是中国柑橘或蜜橘。

“She peeled a mandarin and shared the segments with her friends.”

(她剥了一个橘子,和朋友们分着吃。)

“Mandarin oranges are a popular gift during Chinese New Year.”

(柑橘是中国新年期间受欢迎的礼物。)

同义词:official, bureaucrat, tangerine, orange

常见短语

Mandarin duck — 鸳鸯,一种色彩鲜艳的水鸟,常被视为爱情和忠贞的象征。

“The pond was home to a pair of beautiful mandarin ducks.”

(池塘里住着一对美丽的鸳鸯。)

Mandarin collar — 中式立领,一种没有翻折的直立衣领设计,常见于传统中式服装。

“Her dress featured an elegant mandarin collar.”

(她的裙子有一个优雅的中式立领。)