荷花是如何自洁的?

How Does the Lotus1 Flower Clean Itself?

你会如何向别人解释纯洁的含义?好吧,很多人都以荷花为例——它出淤泥而不染。莲花在全世界的宗教中有着特殊的地位,这一点也不奇怪。它是纯洁的象征,很多时候神都是坐在莲花宝座上的。现在,德国科学家们发现荷花真的是一尘不染,它不会让任何污垢留在其表面。这是有原因的。

How will you explain the meaning of purity2 to someone?Well,many people do it by giving the example of the lotus—it grows in muddy waters but the flower remains spotless3.It is not surprising that the lotus has a special place in world religions4.It is a symbol of purity,and many a time gods are shown seated on lotus thrones5.Now a group of German scientists has discovered that the lotus plant is truly spotless.It does not allow any dirt to remain on its surface.And there is a clear reason for it.