the Holy Grail
US /ðə ˌhoʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
UK /ðə ˌhoʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
名詞
1.
聖杯, 夢寐以求的目標
a thing that is eagerly pursued or sought after
範例:
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Finding a cure for cancer is considered the Holy Grail of medical research.
找到癌症的治療方法被認為是醫學研究的聖杯。
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For many startups, achieving profitability is the Holy Grail.
對於許多初創公司來說，實現盈利是聖杯。
2.
聖杯
in Arthurian legend, the cup or platter used by Jesus at the Last Supper, and in which Joseph of Arimathea received blood from Jesus's side when he was on the cross. It was supposedly brought to Britain by Joseph and became the object of a quest by the knights of King Arthur.
範例:
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The knights embarked on a perilous quest to find the Holy Grail.
騎士們踏上了尋找聖杯的危險征程。
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The legend of the Holy Grail has inspired countless stories and films.
聖杯的傳說啟發了無數的故事和電影。
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