a blessing in disguise
◀ 释义 ▶
something that seems to be a problem at first, but that has good results in the end
◀ 例句 ▶
The failure to conclude the trade talks last December could prove a blessing in disguise.
Franklin's illness proved a blessing in disguise, for it gave him strength and courage which he had not had before.
◀ 拓展 ▶
a mixed blessing 有利亦有弊的事物
eg. Having children so early in their marriage was a mixed blessing.
他们婚后不久就有了孩子，有好处也有坏处。
count your blessings 想想你有多幸运;不要身在福中不知福
eg. Some would argue this was no burden in fact, and that she should count her blessings.
有些人可能会说这事实上算不上什么负担，她应该想想自己有多幸运。
