to the effect that ...

• 大意是 ...； 以便 ...

to the effect that ...的用法和样例：

例句

1. He left a message for me to the effect that he would come tonight.
   他给我留了一个口信大意是说他今晚会来。
2. The novel is to the effect that a lady was thrown over by her husband.
   小说的大意是说一个女人被她丈夫遗弃的事。
3. She held onto a strap to steady herself.
   她抓住拉手吊带以便站稳。
4. He ran quickly so as to catch the last bus.
   他跑得很快以便赶上那末班车。

词汇搭配

• to the effect that 大意是