in a word

US /ɪn ə wɜːrd/
UK /ɪn ə wɜːrd/
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一言以蔽之, 简而言之

briefly; in short

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In a word, the plan is a disaster.
一言以蔽之,这个计划是个灾难。
He's charming, intelligent, and, in a word, perfect.
他迷人、聪明,一言以蔽之,完美。