"the thing is" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 重點是
• 其實是這樣

Definition

用來引出主要原因或問題的片語，特別是在說明真正原因或看法前。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非常口語化，多用於對話，引出解釋或個人原因，尤其在需要委婉拒絕或說明困難的時候。

Examples

The thing is, I don't have any money left.

**重點是**我已經沒錢了。

The thing is, I forgot to call her back.

**其實是這樣**, 我忘了回她電話。

The thing is, it's too late to go out now.

**重點是**現在出去太晚了。

I'd love to help, but the thing is, I'm already busy tonight.

我很想幫忙，但**重點是**我今晚已經有安排了。

The thing is, I never said yes in the first place.

**其實是這樣**，我一開始就沒有答應。

You make a good point, but the thing is, it's not that simple.

你說得沒錯，但**重點是**事情沒那麼簡單。