"as far as it goes" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 就目前为止
• 就其范围而言

Definition

用来表示某事在一定范围内是正确或有用的，但并不完全或在所有情况下都适用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于委婉表达某事有限或不完全令人满意，常见于评论、反馈，如“就目前为止还行，但……”。语气偏正式但中性。

Examples

This plan is good as far as it goes, but it needs more details.

这个计划**就目前为止**还不错，但还需要更多细节。

Your answer is correct as far as it goes.

你的答案**就其范围而言**是正确的。

The solution works as far as it goes.

这个解决方案**就目前为止**有效。

It's a good idea as far as it goes, but we need something more creative.

这个主意**就其范围而言**不错，但我们需要更有创意的方案。

That's true as far as it goes, but you’re missing some key facts.

**就目前为止**没错，但你还忽略了一些重要事实。

He did a good job as far as it goes, but the project isn’t finished yet.

他**就其范围而言**做得不错，但项目还没有完成。