He inherited a poisoned chalice when he took over the job as union leader.
他接手工会领导职务,看似风光,实则会给他带来很多麻烦。
原声例句
NPR音讯 2016年7月合集
I think that he's reacted very well to the knowledge that he's been passed a poison chalice.
他发现“有毒的圣杯”传到了他这里,我认为他的应对非常不错。
BBC随身英语(官网版)
However, this wondrous gift may in fact be a poisoned chalice.
然而,这个奇妙的礼物实际上可能是一个有毒的圣杯。
《金融时报》 Podcast
We know that this is, you know, almost a poisoned chalice for ministers.
我们知道,这几乎是部长们的毒酒。
英语百科
Chalice
A Chalice (from Latin calix, mug, borrowed from Greek kalyx, shell, husk) is a goblet or footed cup intended to hold a drink. In general religious terms, it is intended for drinking during a ceremony.