音标

in other words /ɪn ˈʌðər wɜːrdz/

词义与翻译

in other words 这个短语表示“换句话说”，用来用更简单或不同的方式解释或重新表达之前的内容。

用法

in other words通常用来引出对前述内容的进一步解释，尤其是当你想让对方更容易理解时。

它常用于正式与非正式语境中，可以连接到解释或进一步阐述某个观点。

例句

The plan is too risky, in other words, it's not a good idea.
计划太冒险，换句话说，这不是个好主意。

He failed the exam because he didn't study enough. In other words, he didn't prepare well.
他没能通过考试，因为他没有足够的复习。换句话说，他没有好好准备。

She wants to go home early today. In other words, she has a personal matter to attend to.
她今天想早点回家，换句话说，她有私事要处理。

The book is difficult to read, in other words, it’s not suitable for beginners.
这本书很难读，换句话说，它不适合初学者。

They were unhappy with the decision. In other words, they disagreed with it.
他们对这个决定不满，换句话说，他们不同意这个决定。

His explanation was too complicated. In other words, he didn't make it clear.
他的解释太复杂，换句话说，他没有讲清楚。

I don’t think I’ll make it to the meeting. In other words, I’ll be late.
我想我赶不上会议了，换句话说，我会迟到。

The car is very expensive, in other words, it's out of my budget.
这辆车很贵，换句话说，它超出了我的预算。

They’re planning a surprise party for her. In other words, they’re keeping it a secret.
他们为她策划了一个惊喜派对，换句话说，他们保持了这个秘密。

The software is outdated. In other words, it needs to be updated.
这个软件已经过时了，换句话说，它需要更新。

短语搭配

In other words + 句子

用来进一步解释或澄清之前的内容。

Put in other words

表示“换句话说”或“换种说法”。

That is to say, in other words

用来强调解释或重新表达的意思。