词汇 | laurel |
释义 | laurel /`lɔrәl/ /`lɑrәl/ n. An evergreen shrub of southern Europe, used by the ancient Greeks as a symbol of fame and honor. 月桂(古希腊用为名誉及尊荣之象征)。 (=bay tree, sweet tree) Any of several shrubs resembling the true laurel; esp. the flowering mountain laurel. 似月桂属植物;(尤指山桂)。 A crown or wreath of bay given as a prize or honor; hence, the first prize; honor; distinction. (常用复数)桂冠;月桂花园(用作奖品或表扬荣誉者);首奖;荣誉;卓越。 laurels won on the battlefield 在战场获得之光荣。 phrases look to one's laurels 爱惜名誉;小心保持优良记录。 rest on one's laurels 安于既得之名誉。 win (reap) laurels (the laurel) 博得名声。 derivatives adj. laureled; laurelled. |
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