
mandarin
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。)
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。)