laurel
柯林斯词典
1. N-VAR A laurel or a laurel tree is a small evergreen tree with shiny leaves. The leaves are sometimes used to make decorations such as wreaths. 月桂树
2. PHRASE If someone is resting on their laurels, they appear to be satisfied with the things they have achieved and have stopped putting effort into what they are doing. 不思进取[表不满]
The committee's chairman accused NASA of resting on its laurels after making it to the moon. 委员会主席谴责美国国家航空航天局在登月后便不思进取。
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laurel /ˈlɒrəl/ (laurels)
剑桥词典
laurel noun [C or U] (TREE)
a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves ) that has shiny leaves and small , black fruit
月桂树
laurel noun [C or U] (PRAISE)
laurels [ 名词的复数形式 ] formalpraise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport , the arts , or politics
(尤指在体育、艺术或政治方面获得的)桂冠,荣誉,赞誉
The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of the play . 演员的表演很出色,但如果综合考虑,这份荣誉应该授予该剧的导演。 返回 laurel