| 单词 | grail |
| 释义 | grail (once / 3543 pages) n A grail is some valuable thing you search for or pursue. A golfer's holy grail might be a hole in one. While the object of any serious pursuit is commonly described as a "holy grail," many who use the term might not know its origin. The original Holy Grail is a valuable chalice, cup, or plate — often made of gold — that's sought in medieval and Arthurian legends. The influence of Christianity makes the grail "holy," originally because it was said to have been used at the Last Supper. Grail has a Medieval Latin root, gradalis, "flat dish." WORD FAMILYgrail: grails USAGE EXAMPLES“My dream is to create the holy grail of solid batteries,” Zimmerman said. Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) That, in Hare’s words, “is from a scientific perspective the Holy Grail.” Washington Post(Dec 13, 2016) “My dream is to create the holy grail of solid batteries,” Mr. Zimmerman said. New York Times(Dec 11, 2016) 1n the object of any prolonged endeavor Hyper aim, object, objective, target the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) 2n (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper Syn|Exp Holy Grail, Sangraal chalice, goblet a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup |
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