1. (基督教圣餐礼上所用的)圣餐杯,圣杯
A chalice is a large gold or silver cup with a stem. Chalices are used to hold wine in the Christian service of Holy Communion.
2. 金杯毒酒(指看似诱人、实则只会导致失败的工作或机会)
If you refer to a job or an opportunity as a poisoned chalice, you mean that it seems to be very attractive but you believe it will lead to failure.
1. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel
especially the Eucharistic cup
Synonym: goblet