"lesser of two evils" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 兩害相權取其輕

Definition

在兩個壞選擇中必須做出決定時，較不壞的那個就被稱為「兩害相權取其輕」。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於無奈的選擇情境，比如政治、生活抉擇等。指雖然兩個選項都不好，但還是要選較沒那麼糟的。常見說法有「選兩害相權取其輕」。

Examples

Sometimes you have to pick the lesser of two evils.

有時你必須選擇**兩害相權取其輕**。

Voting for this candidate was the lesser of two evils.

投這位候選人是**兩害相權取其輕**。

Eating junk food was the lesser of two evils when I forgot my lunch.

忘記帶午餐時，喫垃圾食品成了**兩害相權取其輕**。

I don't like either job offer, but I chose the lesser of two evils.

我兩個工作都不喜歡，但還是選了**兩害相權取其輕**。

Choosing the lesser of two evils doesn't mean you're happy with your choice.

選擇**兩害相權取其輕**不代表你對選擇滿意。

When faced with two bad options, all you can do is go for the lesser of two evils.

面對兩個糟糕選擇，你只能選擇**兩害相權取其輕**。