| 单词 | lotus |
| 释义 | lotus n. 1. (in Greek mythology) a legendary plant inducing luxurious languor when eaten. 2. a any water lily of the genus Nelumbo, esp. N. nucifera of India, with large pink flowers. b this flower used symbolically in Hinduism and Buddhism. 3. an Egyptian water lily, Nymphaea lotus, with white flowers. 4. any plant of the genus Lotus, e.g. bird's foot trefoil. Phrases and idioms lotus-eater a person given to indolent enjoyment. lotus-land a place of indolent enjoyment. lotus position a cross-legged position of meditation with the feet resting on the thighs. Etymology: L f. Gk lotos, of Semitic orig. |
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