on the whole   (TTS發音)

1. usually；in most cases通常

    On the whole，children begin walking when they are about one year old. 一般來說，小孩1歲左右開始走路。

    On the whole，men are stronger than women. 一般來說，男人比女人強壯。

2. generally speaking；in the most important things大體上；總的說來

    On the whole our stay there was quite enjoyable. 總的說來，我們待在那裡是很開心的。

    On toe whole we're happy living here，but it is a long way away from my parent'home. 總的說來，我們住在這兒很愉快，但就是離我父母家太遠了。