a necessary evil

  1. 不可避免的恶事〔弊害〕
    • Is war a necessary evil in this world?
      战争是这个世界上人们不愿见其发生但又无法避免的灾祸吗?

网络词典

a necessary evil

英 ˈænɪtɪəs ˈɛvl 美 ˈænɪtɪəs ˈɛvl
名词 中文翻译:必要之恶
同义词: ['inevitable evil', "unavoidable evil例句:1. The government's decision to cut funding for education is a necessary evil in the face of budget constraints.(政府决定削减教育资金,这是在预算限制下不得不做的恶。)"]

例句:

  1. 1. The government's decision to cut funding for education is a necessary evil in the face of budget constraints.
    政府决定削减教育资金,这是在预算限制下不得不做的恶。
  2. 2. Despite the dangers, some people still choose to drink alcohol, which is an unavoidable evil for many.
    尽管有危险,但有些人仍然选择喝酒,这对许多人来说是难以避免的恶。
  3. 3. In war, killing innocent civilians is a necessary evil, but it is never justified.
    在战争中,杀害无辜平民是必要的恶,但永远不应该被接受。