两害相权取其轻

两害相权取其轻

简明

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lesser of two evils
两害相权取其轻：在两个坏的选择中选择较为可取的一个。

网络释义

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Of two evils choose the less
无中不能生有 Of two evils choose the less.两害相权取其轻 Offense is the best defense.进攻是最好的防御 .
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Lesser of two evils
...都有副作用、成本及代价，尤其在面临灾难性的情况下，美国当时的很多措施，均属于“两害相权取其轻”（the lesser of two evils），死马当活马医、以毒攻毒，而并非传统良方，也可能出现药力太强，病未医好，却被毒死。
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the lesser evil
柒、两种论调：『光滑斜坡』(slippery slope)与『两害相权取其轻』 (the lesser evil) 一、光滑斜坡论：（一） that no cause or crisis justifies the erosion of the absolute prohibition against torture.

双语例句

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人们投票选他只是出于两害相权取其轻罢了。
People voted for him as the lesser of two evils.
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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我可没说炸玉米片就是健康食物，这只是两害相权取其轻。
I'm not suggesting that corn chips are healthy, but they are often the lesser of the evils.
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结论：如果你想展现完美笑容，两害相权取其轻，咖啡也许还好一点。
Verdict: If you want a perfect smile, coffee may be the lesser of two evils.

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