| 单词 | laurel |
|---|---|
| 音标 | 英[ˈlɒrəl] 美[ˈlɔrəl] |
| 解释 | n.(表示荣誉的)桂冠,光荣;[体]〈美〉(比赛的)胜利;[植]月桂树,月桂树叶; |
| 例句 | 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. 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. 例: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。 例: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。 |
| 变形 | pl:laurels~ |
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