bottom line
US /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈbɑː.t̬əm ˌlaɪn/
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最重要的是, 底线, 最终结果
the final result or most important point of something
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The bottom line is that we need to increase sales.
最重要的是，我们需要增加销售额。
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When it comes to our budget, the bottom line is we can't afford it.
谈到我们的预算，最重要的是我们负担不起。
2.
净利润, 盈亏底线
the net income or profit of a company, after all expenses have been deducted
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Our focus this quarter is to improve the bottom line.
本季度我们的重点是提高净利润。
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Cutting costs directly impacts the company's bottom line.
削减成本直接影响公司的净利润。