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

• Carrie was fitted for this costume, and a few days later appeared, proud of her new laurels.
  嘉莉去试穿了这套戏装，几天后就这样登台了，她对自己这些新的荣誉很是得意。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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 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。
• Paul won the broad jump, but he had to look to his laurels.
  保罗得了跳远冠军，但他还得注意保持记录。
• 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？
• 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。
• And it shows what happens to any company that rests on its laurels and fails to adapt to change.
  同时，它还表明，沉浸在以往的荣誉中，而不去适应新的变化，对于任何一家公司来说将以为着什么。