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单词 poisoned chalice
释义
poisoned chalice
noun[S]
uk
/ˌpɔɪ.zənd ˈtʃæl.ɪs/us
/ˌpɔɪ.zənd ˈtʃæl.ɪs/
something thatseemsvery good when it is firstreceived, but infactdoesgreatharmto thepersonwhoreceivesit:
金杯毒酒；看似诱人实则有害的东西
Theleadershipof thepartyturnedout to be apoisonedchalice.该党的领导职位是个乍看起来诱人但实则害人的位置。
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(Definition ofpoisoned chalicefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

poisoned chalice| Business English

poisoned chalice
noun[S]
uk
us
something thatseemsvery good when it isreceived, but that infactmay beharmfulto thepersonwhoreceivesit:
He issteppinginto ajobthat many wouldregardas apoisonedchalice.
(Definition ofpoisoned chalicefrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpoisoned chalice

poisoned chalice
He was instructed to assume charge immediately, and report back, but he clearly regarded this ostensible promotion as apoisonedchalice.
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It is apoisonedchalice, make no mistake about it.
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I only hope that his ministerial career will not be affected by thepoisonedchalicethat he has been handed today.
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I do not believe that my statement will be seen as apoisonedchalice.
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At the outset many people saw our task as a "poisonedchalice".
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I shall not speak of apoisonedchalice, but it is pretty sour wine.
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Tuition fees are merely the lid on thepoisonedchalice.
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The figures provide distressing evidence that my generation has passed down apoisonedchalice.
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In effect, we are being asked to abdicate our responsibility to the courts and to offer apoisonedchaliceto the courts.
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A year or two ago he was handed thepoisonedchalice.
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History shows that immunity is apoisonedchalice.
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He has been handed thepoisonedchaliceof housing.
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They took thepoisonedchalice, drank from it.
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What apoisonedchalicethis post will prove to be to the unfortunate holder!
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I share some sympathy with him, if he does not regard that too much as apoisonedchalice, over the difficulties he is in.
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