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

Our reform of the economic structure is going smoothly on the whole.
现在我们的经济体制改革进行得基本顺利。
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, I don't see that Harry shows many traits or characteristics of arrogance.
但整个地说，我看不到哈利表现出了许多傲慢的特征或特色。
Sometimes I have problems at work but on the whole I enjoy my job.
有时我的工作也有问题，但总的来说，我喜欢我的工作。
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。
Those in business are not, on the whole, conversant with basic scientific principles.
总的来说，那些从商的人并不太熟悉基本的科学原理。
The wine towns encountered are, on the whole, quiet and modest.
所到的酒镇总的来说都是宁静祥和的。
From then on the whole tone of the campaign began to degenerate.
从那时起，整个活动的基调开始变质。
On the whole, you should be pride of your improvement in English.
总的说来，你应该为你自己英文的进步而骄傲。
You have on the whole been a loyal general.
总的说来，你还是一个忠诚的将领。