lotus/ˈləutəs; `lotəs/ n(pl ~es)1 type of tropical water-lily 莲 [attrib 作定语]lotus flowers/blooms 莲花 lotus blossom 莲花开花期.2 (in Greek legends) fruit that makes those who eat it lazily and dreamily contented （希腊神话中的）落柘枣（食後产生懒怠与梦幻的满足感）.
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