ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
slin brief; in short; make a long story short; in a word
总而言之,要主动,不可以被动。
In short, you must take the initiative. Don't take a passive position.
总而言之,这电影我一点也不喜欢。
In short, I didn't like the film at all.
总而言之,公司一年以来成绩不错。
On balance, our firm has had a good year.
总而言之,我不想让你去。
In short, I don't want you to go in any case.
总而言之,我们没机会胜诉。
In sum, we have no chance of winning the case.
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