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laurelBrE /ˈlɒrəl/NAmE /ˈlɔːrəl/, /ˈlɑːrəl/ noun [U, C] a bush with dark smooth shiny leaves that remain on the bush and stay green through the year 月桂灌木;月桂树laurels [pl.] honour and praise given to sb because of sth that they have achieved 荣誉;赞誉;荣耀 ●look to your ˈlaurelsto be careful that you do not lose the success or advantage that you have over other people 小心翼翼地保持成就(或优势)●rest/sit on your ˈlaurels(usually disapproving) to feel so satisfied with what you have already achieved that you do not try to do any more 满足于既得成就;不思进取 |