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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.
    1. 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

    双语例句

    • 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。
    • He then won laurels in the scientific world.
      于是他在科学界赢得了声誉。
    • My poor mother was so proud of me with my laurels.
      母亲对我的荣誉感到很骄傲。
    • Shakespeare won laurels in the dramatic world.
      莎士比亚赢得了戏剧界的桂冠。
    • We should not rest on our laurels but should work even harder and become still more successful.
      我们不应该满足于即得荣誉而应更加努力工作,并取得更大的成功。
    • Still, Bruno was fully aware that he would not be able to rest on his laurels.
      不过,布鲁诺清楚地知道,他不能停留在自己的桂冠上而不思进取。
    • 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?
    • 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。
    • 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。
    • Don't rest on your laurels.
      不要躺在功劳簿上睡大觉。