❶ （古代祭祀时盛祭品的器具） an ancient sacrificial utensil or vessel ❷ （古代割肉类用的砧板） a kind of chopping block used in ancient times: 刀 ～ chopper and the chopping block ❸ （姓氏） a surname: ～ 远 Zu Yuan ◆俎上之肉 a piece of meat on the chopping board — a helpless victim; the flesh which is on the chopping block; the meat on a platter