in Christian ceremonies , a large , decorative , gold or silver cup from which wine is drunk
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1. 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。 2. She was essentially feminine, in other words, a parasite and a chalice. 她在本质上是个女人,换句话说,是一个食客和一只酒杯。