mandarin
noun [ C ] uk/ˈmæn.dər.ɪn/ us/ˈmæn.dɚ.ɪn/
(FRUIT)
(also mandarin orange)柑橘
a small, sweet type of orange that has a thinner, looser skin
Peel and segment two mandarins and set aside.
I've also had this salad with mandarin orange slices, chopped apple, or sliced grapes.
- More examples
- I walk into the fruit market to be greeted by aisles of oranges, mandarins, apples, lemons, and pears.
- She got the beetroot and goat cheese salad, with spinach, walnuts, and mandarin oranges.
- The crêpe batter is flavoured with mandarin orange juice.
(OFFICIAL)
UK disapproving官僚，政界要人
a person who has a very important job in the government, and who is sometimes considered to be too powerful
It often seems that true power lies with the Civil Service mandarins, rather than MPs and cabinet ministers. 实权似乎往往掌握在行政机构的高官手中，而不是议员和内阁部长手中。