by and large
US /baɪ ənd ˈlɑːrdʒ/
UK /baɪ ənd ˈlɑːrdʒ/
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总的来说, 大体上
generally speaking; on the whole
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By and large, the new policy has been successful.
总的来说，新政策是成功的。
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The students, by and large, enjoyed the field trip.
总的来说，学生们很喜欢这次实地考察。
总的来说, 大体上
generally speaking; on the whole