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laurels

/ˈlɔrəlz/

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1 · n.

praise or honors received for achievement

荣誉；桂冠

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Winning one prize did not make the scientist rest on her laurels.
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获得一个奖项并没有让这位科学家躺在功劳簿上。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlɔrəlz/

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