美国传统词典[双解]
1. The edible seeds of certain pod-bearing plants, such as peas and beans.
如豌豆和豆类等某些结荚植物的可食性种子
2. A plant yielding these seeds.
产这些种子的植物
牛津高阶英汉双解词典
pulse 2
/ p?ls; p?ls/ 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.