| 单词 | the lesser of two evils |
| 释义 | the lesser of two evilsthe lessunpleasantof twochoices, neither of which is good: 两害相权之轻者Butallowingacriminalto gofreeisperhapsthelesserof twoevilsif thealternativeisimprisoninganinnocentperson.放走一个罪犯也许比把一个无辜者关进监狱要好一些。 Quite good, or not very good
the lesser of two evils| American Dictionarythe lesser of two evilssomething that isbad, but not asbadas somethingelse: I had thechoiceof going with myparentsto aconcertorstayingat mygrumpyaunt'shouse– Ichosemy aunt'shouseas thelesserof twoevils. |
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