laurels

英 [ˈlɒrəlz]

美 [ˈlɔrəlz]

n. 月桂灌木; 月桂树; 荣誉; 赞誉; 荣耀
laurel的复数

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。

noun

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
1. an award for bravery
Synonym:awardaccoladehonorhonour
the state of being honored
Synonym:honorhonour

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？
My poor mother was so proud of me with my laurels.
母亲对我的荣誉感到很骄傲。
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。
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。
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。
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？
Perhaps I created laurels to rest upon.
也许，我造了长青树好在上面休息。
I need not be crowned with laurels vain;
我就不用戴虚荣的桂冠；
They did not rest on their laurels after their victory.
他们在获胜后并没有安于现状。
Shakespeare won laurels in the dramatic world.
莎士比亚赢得了戏剧界的桂冠。