| Front | laurel |
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| Back | laurel / ˈlɔrəl; NAmE ˈlɔːr-; ˈlɑːr- / ◙ noun 1. [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 2. laurels [pl.] honour and praise given to sb because of sth that they have achieved • 荣誉；赞誉；荣耀 【IDIOMS】 ◘ look to your 'laurels • to be careful that you do not lose the success or advantage that you have over other people ◘ rest / sit on your 'laurels •(usually disapproving) to feel so satisfied with what you have already achieved that you do not try to do any more |
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