in a word： 总而言之； 简言之1. In a word, we must just leave now.总而言之，我们必须现在就走。2. In one word, we must try our best to do the job.总而言之，我们必须尽力去做这项工作。3. In few words, mysteries are due to secrecy.简言之，隐密直似有接受秘事之权也。4. He may be briefly characterized as a man of arts.简言之，他的特点是多才多艺。5. Could I put in a word (ie say sth) at this point？我现在说几句行吗？6. In a word, history is not the subject he is cut out for.简而言之，他没有天赋学历史。

7.In a word, then, we should improve our service.总之，我们应该改进我们的服务。8. In a word, he's useless.简言之，他毫无用处。9. His behavior was, in a word, shocking. 总之，他的行为是令人震惊的generally speaking ： 一般来说1. Generally speaking, we enjoyed the trip.总的来说，我们这次旅行很愉快。2. Generally speaking, we felt (that) the plan is practical.总的说来，我们认为这计划是切实可行的。

3.Generally speaking, women live longer than men. 一般而言，女性寿命较男性长。4. Generally speaking, the graduate students are older.研究生一般年龄较大。5. Generally speaking, the player who wins six games wins the set.一般来说，先赢6局的运动员就算胜了该盘。6. Generally speaking, it's cheaper but slower to ship goods by sea than by rail.总的来说，海运比铁路运输更便宜，但速度慢一些。

7. Generally speaking, the living room is the largest room of the house.总的来说，起居室是房子中最大的一间。8. Generally speaking, your work is well done, but you must work even harder.总的来说，你的工作做得很好，但你必须再接再厉。