laurel
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈlɒr.əl/ us/ˈlɔːr.əl/
(TREE)
月桂树
a small evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that has shiny leaves and small, black fruit
(PRAISE)
laurels [ plural ] formal （尤指在体育、艺术或政治方面获得的）桂冠，荣誉，赞誉
praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics
The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of the play. 演员的表演很出色，但如果综合考虑，这份荣誉应该授予该剧的导演。
Audiences tend to enjoy adventures and romance, whereas critics give laurels to more serious movies.
That year, China collected laurels in several new Olympic categories.
She has won many academic laurels.
He received a variety of laurels during his football career.