Phrase
laurel wreaths
/ˈlɔːrəl riːθ/
noun
桂冠
laurel wreaths is the plural of laurel wreath.
laurel wreath
- 1.
A wreath, traditionally made of laurel, worn on the head as a symbol of victory.
传统上用月桂树叶制成的花环,象征胜利
传统上用月桂树叶制成的花环,象征胜利
In use
The winner of the poetry contest received a laurel wreath.
In ancient Greece, champions were often given laurel wreaths to wear.
She hung the laurel wreath above her desk as a reminder of her achievement.
be crowned with a laurel wreath
The champion was crowned with a laurel wreath.
冠军被授予了桂冠。
receive a laurel wreath
She received a laurel wreath for her achievements.
她因成就而获得了桂冠。
Common mistakes
He won a laurel crown.He won a laurel wreath.
中文“桂冠”直译可能误用“crown”（王冠），但英语中表示胜利的象征是“laurel wreath”（桂冠），形状为环形，而非皇冠。
She received a laurel.She received a laurel wreath.
“laurel”单独使用指月桂树或月桂叶，而“laurel wreath”才是完整的“桂冠”含义，不可省略“wreath”。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- laurel wreaths
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.