"words to that effect" in Chinese (Traditional)
類似的話
Definition
這個短語用來表達你轉述別人說的話時,雖然不是原話,但意思相近。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
常用於正式和非正式場合,表明不是逐字引用,只是大意。通常在轉述、報告或寫作時使用,以避免誤引他人話語。
Examples
He said he was too busy to help, or words to that effect.
他說他太忙沒法幫忙,或者說了**類似的話**。
The teacher told us to be careful, or words to that effect.
老師叫我們小心,或者說了**類似的話**。
She said it was a great idea, or words to that effect.
她說這是個好主意,或**類似的話**。
He threatened to call the police, or words to that effect.
他說要報警,或之類的**類似的話**。
She said she wasn't interested, or words to that effect.
她說她沒興趣,或者類似的**話**。
He mentioned that he might be late, or words to that effect.
他說自己可能會遲到,或**類似的話**。