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

• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Don't rest content with past achievements.; Don't rest on your laurels.
  不要躺在过去的成绩上睡大觉。
• 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。
• 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？
• I need not be crowned with laurels vain;
  我就不用戴虚荣的桂冠；
• 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。