- on the whole
 - 基本上,大体上;就全体而论
 
同义词
           
       参考例子
           - 1.Not every minute, but on the whole, yes.
 - 并非每一分钟,但整个来说,是的。
 
- 2.On the whole the contract is acceptable, but we can't agree to your terms of delivery.
 - 总的来说,这个合同是可以接受的,但是你们的发货条件我们不能接受。
 
- 3.Of course, emerging markets and mature market there is a big difference, but on the whole statistics also quite normal.
 - 当然新兴市场和成熟的市场是有很大差别,但整体来说统计数据显示还很正常。
 
英文解释
           - adv.
 - 1.with everything considered (and neglecting details)
 
网络释义
               - on the whole
 - 总的来说,大体上; 总的来说; 总体上; 从整体来看;
 
- U on the whole
 - 总的来说,大体上;
 
- on the whole tree
 - 整个树上;
 
- generally speaking on the whole
 - 一般而言;
 
- by and large on the whole
 - 零星分散, 在各处;