"laurels" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 桂冠
• 荣誉 (比喻)

Definition

桂冠本是月桂树枝或花环，通常比喻一个人因成就所获得的荣誉或奖励。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Laurels” 常用于短语 ‘rest on your laurels’（以往功劳自满）。作为“荣誉”属较正式、文学用法。字面用法（指月桂枝）如今极少见，通常只在典礼或历史语境出现。

Examples

He won many laurels for his work in science.

他因在科学上的工作获得了许多**桂冠**。

The champion received laurels during the ceremony.

冠军在颁奖典礼上获得了**桂冠**。

She earned laurels for her excellent performance.

她因出色的表现而获得了**桂冠**。

Don't just rest on your laurels—keep working hard.

别只满足于已有的**桂冠**，要继续努力。

After years of hard work, his laurels brought pride to his family.

多年辛苦之后，他的**桂冠**让家人感到自豪。

Winning those laurels was just the beginning of her journey.

赢得那些**桂冠**只是她旅程的开始。