laurel /ˈlɒrəl/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-VAR 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. 月桂树

• 2. 

  PHRASE 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. 不思进取 [表不满]

  例：

  The committee's chairman accused NASA of resting on its laurels after making it to the moon.

  委员会主席谴责美国国家航空航天局在登月后便不思进取。