"in other words" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 换句话说

Definition

用于用不同或更简单的话解释某事的表达。它有助于重述或澄清观点。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式或中性语境，无论口语还是书面语，用于进一步解释或总结。常在句首或并列句中出现。类似短语：'也就是说'。

Examples

He is a vegetarian; in other words, he doesn't eat meat.

他是素食者；**换句话说**，他不吃肉。

The task is difficult. In other words, you need to work hard.

这个任务很难。**换句话说**，你需要努力。

We have no money left; in other words, we can’t buy tickets.

我们没有钱了；**换句话说**，我们买不起票。

She’s not coming to the meeting—in other words, we’ll have to decide without her.

她不会来参加会议——**换句话说**，我们得自己做决定。

This phone is outdated. In other words, you should buy a new one.

这部手机过时了。**换句话说**，你该买一部新手机了。

He missed the deadline again—in other words, he might lose his job soon.

他又错过了截止日期—**换句话说**，他可能很快就会失业。