| 单词 | chalice |
| 释义 | chalice (once / 3483 pages) n A chalice is a bowl-shaped drinking vessel. Chalices were all the rage back in King Arthur's day. You won't come across the word chalice very often today (outside of books, anyway) unless you hang out at those Renaissance fairs where everyone dresses up as knights. The term "poisoned chalice" is good for describing something that looks beneficial, but is actually harmful. WORD FAMILYchalice: chalices USAGE EXAMPLESFrom an earthenware chalice, he swallowed a capsule of psilocybin, an ingredient found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. New York Times(Dec 01, 2016) The Chalice Concert Series will present “An American Piano Tapestry,” a solo recital by series director Michael Adcock. Washington Post(Nov 25, 2016) Carlos Danger pours white liquid from the pitcher into the chalice and all drink from it, including Comey. Wall Street Journal(Nov 03, 2016) n a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup Syn|Exp|Hyper goblet Holy Grail (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper cup a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle |
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