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holy grail

/ˈhəʊli ɡreɪl/

翻译: 指极难找到或获得的事物,常指某一领域的终极目标或最高成就。源自亚瑟王传说中骑士们寻找的圣杯。

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/ˈhəʊli ɡreɪl/C1informal
  • zh指极难找到或获得的事物,常指某一领域的终极目标或最高成就。源自亚瑟王传说中骑士们寻找的圣杯。

An expression referring to something that is extremely difficult to find or obtain, often representing the ultimate goal or the highest achievement in a particular field. Originally derived from the legendary Holy Grail of Arthurian myth, a sacred object sought after by knights.

  1. Legendary cupB2formal

    In medieval legend, the cup or dish used by Jesus at the Last Supper, sought by knights.

    zh圣杯

    • King Arthur's knights searched for the Holy Grail.
    • The Holy Grail is a central object in Arthurian legend.
    • Many stories describe the quest for the Holy Grail.
  2. Ultimate goalB2informal

    Something that is extremely difficult to find or achieve, but is highly desired.

    zh圣杯

    • Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medical research.
    • For many investors, a guaranteed high return is the holy grail.
    • The holy grail of physics is a unified theory of everything.
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