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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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 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。
• On the whole I am pleased to tell you that we will not work behind closed doors will not rest on its laurels, we must always pay attention to details and improve our quality of service.
  总的来说我很高兴地告诉你，我们不会闭门造车、也不会固步自封，我们永远都要注重细节、提高我们的服务质量。
• 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。
• 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。
• I need not be crowned with laurels vain;
  我就不用戴虚荣的桂冠；
• 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。
• 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。