silver lining

短语
大学

n. （不幸或失望中的）一线希望

词形变化

silver linings 复数 silver linings

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A favorable aspect or prospect of a mostly unfavorable event or situation.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

bright side

上位词 3

consolation solace solacement

词源

Originating in John Milton's poem Comus; see the quotation from 1634. The proverb every cloud has a silver lining is an allusion to the relevant passage.

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