[ zǒngéryánzhī ] to make a long story short; all in all; generally speaking; in a few words; in a word; in brief; in short; on the whole; to sum up; the long and the short of (it)
Example Sentences:
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In a word, the isle was inhabited . 总而言之，这个小岛上确是有居民的。
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In short, it's in total confidence . 总而言之，这是一件绝对秘密的事情。
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On the whole, the outlook appeared bright . 总而言之，前景看来是光明的。
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In short, everyone behaved with sense . 总而言之，每个人都表现得富于理智。
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In short, i owe him a grudge . 总而言之，我对他是怀恨在心的。
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To sum up the opening wedge was what counted . 总而言之，打开缺口是顶要紧的。
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In one word she was adorable . 总而言之，她令人倾倒。
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In a word, he was ruined . 总而言之，他垮台了。
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Upon the whole, he would advise me to make it up with them . 总而言之，他劝我跟他们妥协。
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In short, they begin to toast her health in the town . 总而言之，城里人喝酒时都举杯祝她健康。
