in the main
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总的来说, 大体上
without distinction of one from others
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大体上, 基本上
generally true but not completely or in every detail
例子
The conference was, in the main, well-organized, though some sessions started late.
会议大体上组织得很好，尽管有些会议开始得较晚。
Her analysis is in the main correct, but a few data points need verification.
她的分析大体上是正确的，但有几个数据点需要验证。
