6.something evil; evil quality, intention, or conduct:to choose the lesser of two evils. 7.the force in nature that governs and gives rise to wickedness and sin. 8.the wicked or immoral part of someone or something. 9.harm; mischief; misfortune:to wish one evil. ...
(1999). It's the best of two evils: A study of patients' perceived information needs about oral steroids for asthma. Health Expectations, 2, 185 - 194.Stevenson, F.A., Wallace, G., Rivers, P. and Gerrett, D. (1999b). `It's the best of two evils': a study of patients' ...
, absolute and unconditional ideas such as “Good” and “Evil” written in upper case letters do not exist. Instead, however, while moral good exists , the protagonist will often only have a choice between two evils, deciding on the path which he regards as the lesser evil of the two....
“Of harmes two, the lesse is for to chese,” wrote Chaucer in Troilus and Criseyde. Since it is not always possible to decide between two such alternatives, C. H. Spurgeon may offer the best advice: “Of two evils, choose neither” (John Ploughman’s Talk, 1880). See also: between...
Over the piano was printed a notice: Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best. Personal Impressions of America (Leadville) (1883) 钢琴上贴着一条告示:请不要枪杀钢琴师,他已经尽力了。 The heart was made to be broken.
Adj.1.lesser- of less size or importance; "the lesser anteater"; "the lesser of two evils" greater- greater in size or importance or degree; "for the greater good of the community"; "the greater Antilles" 2.lesser- smaller in size or amount or value; "the lesser powers of Europe";...
the second reason was that he considered his companions beneath him.He had been a canvasser for Wilkins, the Conservative, but when the Conservatives had withdrawn their man and, choosing the lesser of two evils, given their support to the Nationalist candidate, he had been engaged to work ...
41. A man’s face is his autobiography. A woman’s face is her work of fiction. 男人的面孔是他的自传,女人的面容是她的幻想作品。 42. Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both. 悲观主义者是这种人:当他可以从两种罪恶中选择时,他把两种都选了。
Some complain of the slights which are put upon them by relations, and they will tell you sadly of how many evils their old age is the cause. But to me, Socrates, these complainers seem to blame that which is not really in fault. For if old age were the cause, I too being old, ...
Since then, climbing a mountain, carrying a spray of dogwood, and drinking chrysanthemum wine became the traditional activities of the Double Nith Festival, to avoid evils spirits and misfortunes. 从此,重阳登高、插茱萸、饮菊花酒相沿成习,流传了近两千年,人们以此方式来驱邪避难。