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单词 necessary evil
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Definition of necessary evil in English:

necessary evil

noun
  • A person or thing which is undesirable, unpleasant, or inconvenient but ultimately useful and therefore to be tolerated or accepted.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Baldwin (fl. 1563), author and printer.

Definition of necessary evil in US English:

necessary evil

noun
  • A person or thing which is undesirable, unpleasant, or inconvenient but ultimately useful and therefore to be tolerated or accepted.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in William Baldwin (fl. 1563), author and printer.

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