| 釋義 |
laurel /'loral US: 'b: ral; 'bral/ n evergreen shrub with smooth, shiny leaves, used by ancient Romans and Greeks as an emblem of victory, success and distinction. 月桂樹 (生有平滑發(fā)亮的樹的常青灌木，古羅馬人及希臘人用以作勝利、成功及榮譽的象征) 。 look to one's ~s, beware of losing one's reputation; be on the look-out for possible successes among rivals. 愛惜名聲; 小心保持紀錄。 rest on one's ~s, be content with one's successes and rest. 駕既得之成功心滿意足。 win/gain one's ~s, win reputation, honour. 博得榮譽。 ~led adj crowned with ~. 戴桂冠的。 |