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。