"words to that effect" in Chinese (Simplified)
类似的话
Definition
这个短语用于表达你转述别人说的话时，没有使用原话，但意思相近。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于正式和非正式场合，表示不是逐字引用，而是大意。通常在转述、报告或写作中出现，以避免误引。
Examples
He said he was too busy to help, or words to that effect.
他说他太忙没法帮忙，或者说了**类似的话**。
The teacher told us to be careful, or words to that effect.
老师让我们小心，或者说了**类似的话**。
She said it was a great idea, or words to that effect.
她说这是个好主意，或**类似的话**。
He threatened to call the police, or words to that effect.
他说要报警，或之类的**类似的话**。
She said she wasn't interested, or words to that effect.
她说她没兴趣，或者类似的**话**。
He mentioned that he might be late, or words to that effect.
他说自己可能会迟到，或**类似的话**。