Como Pronunciar "necessary evil"
expression
ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ /ˈivəɫ
NES-uh-ser-ee EE-vuhl
nˈɛsəsəɹi/ /ˈiːvəl
NES-uh-suh-ree EE-vuhl
Definição
Something unpleasant or undesirable that must be accepted in order to achieve a good result or avoid a worse situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ /ˈivəɫ
Inglês Britânico
nˈɛsəsəɹi/ /ˈiːvəl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
NES-uh-ser-ee EE-vuhl
UK
NES-uh-suh-ree EE-vuhl
Ouça em Contexto
Paying taxes is a necessary evil.
Many people see homework as a necessary evil.
For some, meetings are just a necessary evil at work.
Insurance feels like a necessary evil—you hate paying it, but you’re glad to have it when you need it.