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。
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She decided, on balance, that it was better to stay home.
她权衡再三，决定还是待在家里比较好。