laurel
(lɒrəl , US lɔːr- )
Word forms: laurels
1. variable noun
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.
2. to rest on your laurels 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. [disapproval]
The government can't rest on its laurels and must press ahead with major policy changes.
Synonyms: sit back, relax, take it easy, relax your efforts
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Translations:
Chinese: 月桂树
Japanese: ゲッケイジュ
- analytical instrument
- analytical laboratory
- analytically
- analytical method
- analytical mind
- analytical model
- analytical perspective
- analytical procedure
- analytical process
- analytical reasoning
- analytical result
- analytical rigour
- analytical service
- analytical skills
- analytical solution
- analytical study
- analytical technique
- analytical thinking
- analytical thought
- analytical tool
- analyze
- analyzer
- a name to conjure with
- a name to conjure with
- an announcement is imminent