He inherited a poisoned chalice when he took over the job as union leader.
他接手工会领导职务,看似风光,实则会给他带来很多麻烦。
单词 | Poisoned chalice |
释义 |
Poisoned chalice
英语例句库
He inherited a poisoned chalice when he took over the job as union leader. 他接手工会领导职务,看似风光,实则会给他带来很多麻烦。
原声例句
NPR音讯 2016年7月合集 I think that he's reacted very well to the knowledge that he's been passed a poison chalice. 他发现“有毒的圣杯”传到了他这里,我认为他的应对非常不错。 BBC随身英语(官网版) However, this wondrous gift may in fact be a poisoned chalice. 然而,这个奇妙的礼物实际上可能是一个有毒的圣杯。 《金融时报》 Podcast We know that this is, you know, almost a poisoned chalice for ministers. 我们知道,这几乎是部长们的毒酒。
英语百科
Chalice![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A Chalice (from Latin calix, mug, borrowed from Greek kalyx, shell, husk) is a goblet or footed cup intended to hold a drink. In general religious terms, it is intended for drinking during a ceremony. |
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