the Holy Grail
US /ðə ˌhoʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
UK /ðə ˌhoʊ.li ˈɡreɪl/
名词
1.
圣杯, 梦寐以求的目标
a thing that is eagerly pursued or sought after
示例:
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Finding a cure for cancer is considered the Holy Grail of medical research.
找到癌症的治疗方法被认为是医学研究的圣杯。
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For many startups, achieving profitability is the Holy Grail.
对于许多初创公司来说，实现盈利是圣杯。
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圣杯
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.
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The knights embarked on a perilous quest to find the Holy Grail.
骑士们踏上了寻找圣杯的危险征程。
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The legend of the Holy Grail has inspired countless stories and films.
圣杯的传说启发了无数的故事和电影。
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