"put in a nutshell" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 简而言之
• 概括地说

Definition

用极其简单明了的话来描述某事，尽量少用词语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个非正式习语，常用于给出总结前，也常见为 'to put it in a nutshell'。不要用于非常正式的写作环境。常用于把复杂的事情简单说明。

Examples

Let me put it in a nutshell: the project is a success.

让我**简而言之**：这个项目很成功。

She put the problem in a nutshell for the team.

她**简明扼要地说明了问题**给团队听。

To put it in a nutshell, we need more time.

**简而言之**，我们需要更多时间。

You want the details or should I put it in a nutshell?

你想听细节，还是让我**简明扼要地说**？

He always puts things in a nutshell so everyone gets it fast.

他总是能**用几句话概括事情**，大家很快就明白了。

I’ll put it in a nutshell: it was a disaster from start to finish.

我**一句话总结**：从头到尾都是灾难。