"words to that effect" in Chinese (Traditional)
類似的話
Definition
這個短語用來表達你轉述別人說的話時，雖然不是原話，但意思相近。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常用於正式和非正式場合，表明不是逐字引用，只是大意。通常在轉述、報告或寫作時使用，以避免誤引他人話語。
Examples
He said he was too busy to help, or words to that effect.
他說他太忙沒法幫忙，或者說了**類似的話**。
The teacher told us to be careful, or words to that effect.
老師叫我們小心，或者說了**類似的話**。
She said it was a great idea, or words to that effect.
她說這是個好主意，或**類似的話**。
He threatened to call the police, or words to that effect.
他說要報警，或之類的**類似的話**。
She said she wasn't interested, or words to that effect.
她說她沒興趣，或者類似的**話**。
He mentioned that he might be late, or words to that effect.
他說自己可能會遲到，或**類似的話**。