laurels

英 [ˈlɒrəlz]

美 [ˈlɔrəlz]

n.  月桂灌木; 月桂树; 荣誉; 赞誉; 荣耀
laurel的复数

TOEFL

柯林斯词典

• 月桂（树）
  Alaurelor alaurel treeis a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves. The leaves are sometimes used to make decorations such as wreaths.
• PHRASE 不思进取；故步自封
  If someone isresting ontheirlaurels, they appear to be satisfied with the things they have achieved and have stopped putting effort into what they are doing.
  1. The committee's chairman accused NASA of resting on its laurels after making it to the moon...
     委员会主席指责美国国家航空航天局成功登月之后便志得意满，不思进取。
  2. The government can't rest on its laurels and must press ahead with major policy changes.
     政府不能故步自封，必须继续大刀阔斧地推行政策改革。

英英释义

noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  1. an award for bravery
  Synonym:awardaccoladehonorhonour
• the state of being honored
  Synonym:honorhonour

双语例句

• The resourceful jurist formed a plan to recover his own laurels.
  足智多谋的法学家已经想出了一个恢复名誉的计策。
• I need not be crowned with laurels vain;
  我就不用戴虚荣的桂冠；
• A good friend will congratulate you on your accomplishments and achievements without letting you rest on your laurels.
  好朋友会庆祝你的成就，不会让你固步自封。
• Don't rest on your laurels.
  不要躺在功劳簿上睡大觉。
• The new girl is very good& you'll have to look to your laurels!
  新来的那个女孩子很出色，你要当心你的领先地位。
• However, now is not the time to start beating on his chest and resting on his laurels.
  然而现在还不是他开始捶胸来开始在的成就上休息的时候。
• The student gained laurels on the football field, as well as in his studies.
  这个学生在足球场和学业方面都获得了荣誉。
• We shouldn't feel conceited and self-satisfied and rest on our laurels because of some success.
  我们不能固步自封，夜郎自大，有了一点成绩就沾沾自喜。
• All other laurels are overshadowed by hers.
  所有的荣誉与她所获得的相比都黯然失色。
• The committee's chairman accused NASA of resting on its laurels after making it to the moon
  委员会主席指责美国国家航空航天局成功登月之后便志得意满，不思进取。