A plant of the water-lily family, esp. the sacred lotus of the ancient Nile. 【植】莲花(尤指古尼罗河之圣莲)。 Any of a genus (Lotus) of plants of the pea family, with purple, yellow, or white flowers. 百脉根属。 Legendary plant, the fruit of which caused a state of forgetfulness and euphoria. 【希】【神话】忘忧树(神话中的植物,食其果会使人进入忘我陶醉的境界)。 lotus eater 【文学】食忘忧果而忘怀责任的人;耽于怠惰逸乐之人。 |