² / pQls; pQls/ n (usu pl 通常作复数) seed(s) of various plants (eg beans, lentils, peas), that grow in pods and are dried and used as food 豆类植物的种子; （用作食物的）豆子（如蚕豆﹑ 扁豆﹑ 豌豆）: Pulses are a good source of protein for vegetarians. 对於素食者来说, 豆类食物是蛋白质的理想来源.