laurelled
laurelled — noun
1. a small evergreen tree or shrub that has smooth, shiny, dark green leaves and gr
a small evergreen tree or shrub that has smooth, shiny, dark green leaves and grows in warm climates, especially around the Mediterranean Sea
The garden club planted a row of laurel bushes along the stone wall.
In Mediterranean gardens, laurel trees are often used as natural fences between houses.
collocation: laurel trees / laurel bushes as hedges
Amara picked a fresh laurel branch and brought it into the kitchen for cooking.
The old house was shaded by two large laurel shrubs that birds loved to nest in.
- bay tree
another name for the sweet bay laurel, especially in cooking contexts
- bay laurel
more specific name for the variety used as a herb
文法句型
the laurel
a laurel tree
用法筆記
The noun 'laurel' is more common than 'laurelled' for referring to the tree itself. 'Laurelled' appears mainly as an adjective or past participle meaning 'crowned with laurel'. This entry covers the noun senses of 'laurel'.
常見錯誤
2. a circular band made from twisted laurel leaves, worn on the head in ancient Gre
a circular band made from twisted laurel leaves, worn on the head in ancient Greece and Rome to show victory, honour, or high achievement
The Olympic winner in ancient Greece received a laurel wreath and a hero's welcome.
historical context: ancient Greece / Olympic victor
Diego carefully arranged the laurel leaves into a crown for the school play about Roman emperors.
Statues of Roman generals were often carved wearing a laurel wreath on their heads.
In the ceremony, a wreath of laurel was placed on the poet's head as a sign of honour.
- crown of laurel
same meaning, slightly more formal phrasing
- bay wreath
less common alternative, often in culinary decoration
文法句型
a laurel wreath
a wreath of laurel
crowned with laurel
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in historical or literary contexts. For modern honours, 'medal', 'trophy', or 'award' is more common.
常見錯誤
3. honour, praise, or fame that someone earns by achieving something important — fo
honour, praise, or fame that someone earns by achieving something important — for example, winning a competition, completing a difficult project, or making a major contribution in their field
The young scientist won her laurels by discovering a new way to clean ocean plastic.
phrase: win one's laurels
After the team earned their laurels in the tournament, they trained even harder for the next one.
Kwame refused to rest on his laurels and immediately started a second company.
The professor's laurels include three national awards and a lifetime achievement prize.
Valentina looked back at her laurels with pride but kept her focus on future goals.
- acclaim
more formal; public praise rather than accumulated honours
- accolades
more specific; refers to individual awards or honours
- distinction
formal; the quality of being excellent or notable
文法句型
win one's laurels
rest on one's laurels
earn one's laurels
用法筆記
Almost always used in fixed phrases ('win one's laurels', 'rest on one's laurels', 'earn one's laurels'). The singular 'laurel' in this sense is rare; the plural 'laurels' is the standard form for accumulated achievements.
常見錯誤
❌ 'The company rested on their laurels and stopped innovating.' — This is actually CORRECT usage. Keep using 'rest on one's laurels' as a fixed expression.
4. the dried, aromatic leaf of the laurel tree, used whole in cooking to add flavou
the dried, aromatic leaf of the laurel tree, used whole in cooking to add flavour to soups, stews, sauces, and meat dishes
The chef added two laurel leaves to the simmering soup for a deeper flavour.
collocation: laurel leaf / bay leaf added to soup or stew
Remember to remove the laurel leaves before serving the sauce — they are too hard to chew.
usage note: remove before serving
In Taiwan, dried laurel leaves are often used in braised pork dishes to add a subtle herbal note.
Sofia placed a laurel leaf on top of the fish before wrapping it in foil for baking.
- bay leaf
the standard modern cooking term for dried laurel leaves
文法句型
laurel leaf
bay leaf
用法筆記
In modern cooking, the term 'bay leaf' is far more common than 'laurel leaf'. 'Laurel leaves' is used in more formal or traditional recipes. Always remove the whole leaf before eating — it stays tough and can be a choking hazard.
常見錯誤
laurelled — verb
1. to crown or honour someone with a garland of laurel leaves, especially as a symb
to crown or honour someone with a garland of laurel leaves, especially as a symbol of poetic or artistic achievement in ancient times; in modern use, to recognise or praise someone's work in a formal or ceremonial way
The literary society laurelled the poet Rosa after her award-winning collection was published.
transitive: literary society laurelled [poet] after [achievement]
The poet was laurelled by the academy after publishing his collected works at the age of sixty.
passive: be laurelled by [institution]
The festival committee laurelled the playwright Tariq for his contribution to modern theatre.
In the ceremony, the mayor laurelled each winner of the city's annual arts competition.
- dishonour
to bring shame or loss of respect to someone
文法句型
laurel + someone
be laurelled with + noun
laurelled + as/for + reason
用法筆記
This verb is very rare in modern English outside literary or historical writing. The adjective 'laurelled' (crowned with laurel) is slightly more common. For modern contexts, use 'honour', 'recognise', or 'crown' instead.