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laurels BrE /ˈlɒrəlz/
NAmE /ˈlɔːr-, ˈlɑːr-/► SEE ALLlook to your laurelsrest on your laurels
●look to your ˈlaurelsdo sth to protect your good position or reputation from competition by others （在竞争对手面前）有所作为来保持荣誉◆He thinks he’s the best in the class but there’s a new girl who is very good. He’s going to have to look to his laurels.
他觉得自己是全班第一，殊不知有一个新来的女孩也很优秀。他得有所作为才能保住桂冠了。●ˌrest on your ˈlaurels (usually disapproving) be satisfied with the success you have already gained and so no longer try to improve your position, etc. 躺在过去的功劳簿上；吃老本；不思进取◆I know you got a very good degree from Oxford but what are you going to do with your life now? You can’t rest on your laurels for ever, you know.我知道你在牛津得了个好学位，可是你对现在的生活又有什么打算呢？要知道，你不可能一辈子吃老本。 ORIGIN Laurel leaves were used in Roman times to make a crown for the winner of a race or competition. 古罗马时期曾用月桂树叶子做桂冠授给比赛或竞赛的获胜者。 |