Definition (概括)
Used to indicate that a statement is a summary or approximation of what was actually said, rather than a precise quotation.
大意是；話中含有…的意思
She mentioned feeling disheartened, or something to that effect.
她提到感到沮喪，或是類似這樣的意思。
He conveyed a message to the effect that he might have to change jobs if the situation persists.
他傳達了一個大意是如果情況持續下去，他可能得換工作的訊息。
They indicated there had been an accident, or words to that effect.
他們表示發生了事故，或是類似的話。