1 N-VAR 月桂(树) 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 不思进取;故步自封 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;故步自封 [disapproval]
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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。
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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。
SYN sit back, relax, take it easy, relax your efforts
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