"the thing of it" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 关键是
• 问题在于

Definition

这个非正式表达用于引出讨论中最重要的关键、理由或问题，强调真正重要或让情况变难的地方。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常口语，通常在澄清或强调真正问题时使用。常见结构为'the thing of it is...'，类似“关键是”，不用在正式场合。

Examples

The thing of it is, I just don't have enough time.

**关键是**，我实在没有足够的时间。

The thing of it is, nobody told me about the change.

**问题在于**，没有人告诉我有变化。

The thing of it is, the job is much harder than I expected.

**关键是**，这份工作比我想象的难多了。

I wish I could come, but the thing of it is, I have to work late tonight.

我也想来，但**关键是**，今晚我得加班。

People keep asking why I’m moving, but the thing of it is, I just want a fresh start.

大家总问我为什么搬家，**关键是**我只是想重新开始。

You want to know what bothers me? The thing of it is, I feel like nobody listens.

你想知道我在意什么？**关键是**我觉得没人听我说话。