any port in a storm

谚语
中文释义
英 /ɛni ˈpɔːt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔːm/    美 /ɛni ˈpɔɹt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔɹm/

英文释义

谚语
  1. One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation. idiomatic
    — [W]hen vveaker veſſels beare ſaile only in a calme, a true veſſell of Chriſt ſhould ſaile beſt to his vviſhed port in a ſtorme.
    Fanny Hill

词源

Probably from the earlier figurative use of port in a (or the) storm to mean a comfort or refuge in difficult circumstances: see the 1657 quotation.
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