laurel
US /ˈlɔːr.əl/
UK /ˈlɒr.əl/
名詞
1.
月桂樹
an aromatic evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green glossy leaves
範例:
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The garden was filled with the scent of blooming laurel.
花園裡瀰漫著盛開的月桂的芬芳。
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Ancient Romans used laurel wreaths to crown victors.
古羅馬人使用月桂花環為勝利者加冕。
2.
榮譽, 讚揚
honor or praise awarded for an achievement
範例:
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He rested on his laurels after winning the championship.
贏得冠軍後，他滿足於自己的榮譽。
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The poet was crowned with laurels for his outstanding work.
這位詩人因其傑出作品而獲得殊榮。