sum (something/someone) up
phrasal verb with sum verb uk/sʌm/ us/sʌm/ -mm-
B2 总结,概述,概括
to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone
The best way of summing up the situation in our office is to say that it is "absolute chaos". 一言以蔽之,我们办公室的情况“完全是一团糟”。
I'd just like to sum up by saying that it's been a tremendous pleasure to work with you. 总之,跟您合作真是一大乐事。
He's a small man with a big ego - that about sums him up. 他是个自高自大的小个子男人——这样都差不多概括他了。
- More examples
- Childish? That just about sums him up!
- How would you sum up his attitude to work?
- He summed up the situation in one word: chaos.
- Her description of the party as a riot just about summed it up.
- The look of dejection on his face sums up the mood of the team.