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Laurel Tree Resting 例:The 英[ˈlɒrəl 美[ˈlɔrəl 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 N Var

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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