
好词典

源自拉丁语 'lotus',借自希腊语 'lōtos',可能源自埃及或闪族语言。
❶ 莲花,一种水生植物,以其美丽的花朵和象征纯洁的特性而闻名,常见于亚洲文化中。
“The lotus flower blooms in muddy water, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.”
(莲花在泥水中绽放,象征着纯洁和觉悟。)
“She wore a necklace with a lotus pendant.”
(她戴了一条带有莲花吊坠的项链。)
❶ 莲属植物,包括睡莲等类似的水生植物,常被用于装饰池塘或花园。
“The garden features a small pond with lotus plants.”
(花园里有一个种着莲属植物的小池塘。)
“Lotus leaves are often used in traditional cooking.”
(莲叶常用于传统烹饪中。)
lotus position — 莲花坐,一种瑜伽坐姿,双腿交叉盘坐,脚放在对侧大腿上,常用于冥想。
“He sat in the lotus position during meditation.”
(他在冥想时采用了莲花坐姿。)
lotus eater — 食莲者,指沉迷于安逸享乐、逃避现实的人,源自希腊神话。
“After retiring, he became a bit of a lotus eater, enjoying his days without worries.”
(退休后,他有点像个食莲者,无忧无虑地享受生活。)