laurel
[ˈlɒrəl]
n
Also called: bay Also called: true laurel any lauraceous tree of the genus Laurus, such as the bay tree (see bay&+{4}) and L. canariensis, of the Canary Islands and Azores
any lauraceous plant
short for cherry laurelshort for mountain laurel
a wreath of true laurel, worn on the head as an emblem of victory or honour in classical times
honour, distinction, or fame
vb
to crown with laurels
- 习惯用语
- spurge laurel a European thymelaeaceous evergreen shrub, Daphne laureola, with glossy leaves and small green flowers
- spotted laurel an evergreen cornaceous shrub, Aucuba japonica, of S and SE Asia, the female of which has yellow-spotted leaves
- Japan laurel 同
- look to one's laurels to be on guard against one's rivals
- rest on one's laurels to be satisfied with distinction won by past achievements and cease to strive for further achievements
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