"could be worse" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 还能更糟

Definition

用于安慰自己或别人，表示当前情况还没有最糟。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语表达，常用于小问题或不理想情况后，表示情绪安慰和乐观。有时带点无奈的语气。

Examples

I missed my bus, but it could be worse.

我错过了公交车，但**还能更糟**。

It’s raining, but at least it could be worse.

下雨了，但至少**还能更糟**。

The food was cold, but it could be worse.

食物凉了，但**还能更糟**。

Lost my keys again, but honestly, it could be worse.

钥匙又丢了，不过说真的，**还能更糟**。

My flight is delayed, but hey, it could be worse.

飞机晚点了，不过，**还能更糟**。

Just spilled coffee on my shirt—could be worse!

咖啡洒在衬衫上了——**还能更糟**！