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。
• 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 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Perhaps I created laurels to rest upon.
  也许，我造了长青树好在上面休息。
• 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。
• Don't rest on your laurels.
  不要躺在功劳簿上睡大觉。
• She won laurels for her first novel.
  她因第一部小说而赢得荣誉。
• 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。