on balance

US /ɑːn ˈbæl.əns/
UK /ɑːn ˈbæl.əns/
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总的来说, 权衡之下

after considering all the information or aspects of a situation; all things considered

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On balance, I think the new policy will be beneficial.
总的来说,我认为新政策将是有益的。
She decided, on balance, that it was better to stay home.
权衡再三,决定还是待在家里比较好。