on the whole

英 [ɒn ðə həʊl]

美 [ɑːn ðə hoʊl]

大体上说;总的说来

英英释义

adv

with everything considered (and neglecting details)
1. altogether, I'm sorry it happened
2. all in all, it's not so bad
Synonym:all in allaltogethertout ensemble

The lack of facilities for elderly people has cast doubts on the whole of the redevelopment scheme.
整个重建计划缺乏提供给老人们的设施，这使人们对计划产生了怀疑。
On the whole, we are satisfied with the relationship that we have with this supplier.
整体而言，我们很满意和此供应商之间的关系。
On the whole she had lived modestly, with a notable lack of ostentation.
大体上说，她生活俭朴，不事张扬。
Development in sino-japanese relations has on the whole maintained a good progressive momentum.
中日关系总体上保持了发展的势头。
On the whole, the people have reached a well-off standard of living.
总体上的小康是一个偏重于物质消费的小康。人民生活总体上达到小康水平。
On the whole it's a good book; and it would be nitpicking to dwell on those small defects.
总之，这是一本好书，对小处不必吹毛求疵。
Our opinions are on the whole the same.
我们的意见基本上是一样的。
Bargaining can go on the whole day, or even several days, with the customers coming and going at intervals.
讨价还价可以进行一整天，甚至进行好几天，买主则时来时往。
I agree with you on the whole.
总而言之，我同意你的观点。
On the whole, I am satisfied with it.
总的来讲，我是满意的。