laurels
英 [ˈlɒrəlz]
美 [ˈlɔrəlz]
n. 月桂灌木; 月桂树; 荣誉; 赞誉; 荣耀
laurel的复数
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.- 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。 - 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。
- The committee's chairman accused NASA of resting on its laurels after making it to the moon...
英英释义
noun
- a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
- an award for bravery
- the state of being honored
双语例句
- His techniques won him such laurels as few architects have enjoyed.
他的技术使他赢得很少建筑师所享受过的荣誉。 - 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。 - Shakespeare won laurels in the dramatic world.
莎士比亚赢得了戏剧界的桂冠。 - What difficulties have I not surmounted to crown your brow with laurels?
为了使你登上王位，我什么困难没有克服过？ - 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。 - 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 cannot rest on our laurels; we must forge ahead.
我们不能停留在现有的成绩上，要继续前进。 - Have they gotten these laurels only because of their modern facilities?
他们得此殊荣只因拥有现代化的设施吗？ - Perhaps I created laurels to rest upon.
也许，我造了长青树好在上面休息。 - It seems that we can no longer afford to rest on our laurels.
看来我们再也不能靠吃老本过日子了。