LAUREL


Meaning of LAUREL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lɒr(ə)l, AM lɔ:r- ]

( laurels)

1.

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.

N-VAR

2.

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.

The government can’t rest on its laurels and must press ahead with major policy changes.

PHRASE : V inflects [ disapproval ]

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