citrus

• 指芸香科柑橘属的开花树木或灌木，也指其果实，通常果皮厚、果肉多汁，多生长于温暖地区。

A noun referring to a genus of flowering trees and shrubs, or the fruit they produce, characterized by a thick rind and juicy pulp, typically grown in warm regions.

1. Fruit typeA2formal

   Any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus, characterized by a thick rind and juicy pulp, typically grown in warm regions.

   柑橘

   • Oranges, lemons, and limes are all types of citrus.
   • Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.
   • She squeezed fresh citrus for the juice.

2. Tree typeB1formal

   Any of numerous tropical, usually thorny, evergreen trees of the genus Citrus, cultivated for their juicy, edible fruits with leathery, aromatic rinds.

   柑橘属植物

   • The citrus trees in the orchard are blooming.
   • Farmers grow citrus in warm, sunny climates.
   • The leaves of the citrus tree are dark green and glossy.