Translations for „mandarins“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

man·da·rin [ˈmændərɪn] N

1. mandarin (fruit):

mandarin

mandarina f

2. mandarin (tree):

mandarin

mandarinovec m

3. mandarin hist (Chinese official):

mandarin

mandarin m

4. mandarin esp pej (bureaucrat):

mandarin

birokrat(ka) m (f)

Man·da·rin [ˈmændərɪn] N no pl LING

Mandarin

mandarinščina f

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English

Favourites were mango, guava, prickly pear, oranges, mandarins and mulberries.

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These mandarins usually came to be excited from a piece that was provocative or irritating in appearance, and procured it for their institutions.

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Instead, we see the multiplication of poverty and destitution among its lower classes, while the upper classes live the lifestyle of kings, nobles, mandarins and oil sheikhs.

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The mandarins and all magistrates were enjoined to act with energy in bringing to judgment any who might be guilty of contravening this edict.

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On top of generous salaries, 58 mandarins will retire on the index-linked pensions along with a tax-free lump sum.

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They went with six mandarins, three translators, two secretaries and a retinue of servants, loaded with presents.

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