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lotus

UK //ˈləʊ.təs//US //ˈloʊ.t̬əs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'lotus',借自希腊语 'lōtos',可能源自埃及或闪族语言。

noun

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。)

同义词:water lily, Nelumbo, sacred lotus

常见短语

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。)