to the effect that

The report is to the effect that the president was assassinated.

这报导的大意是总统被谋杀了.

The letter is to the effect that he will soon arrive.

信的大意是说他不久就会来.

He started early to the effect that he might get there by lunchtime.

他很早动身以便可以在午饭之前到达那里.

They started early to the effect that they might get there in time.

他们一早就动身了,以便能及时赶到那里.

He was using language to the effect that he was to consider suggestions to the deal.

杜立石的态度更加息事宁人,他表示准备考虑接受该交易的提议.

I have received a letter to the effect that I have been admitted to the university.

我收到了一封信,大意是说我被大学录取了.

I have a note to the effect that you owe me a hundred pounds.

我有一张你欠我100英镑的借条.

He made a speech to the effect that he would manage the factory he bought.

他做了一次讲话,大意是说他将经营那家他买下的工厂.

He has made a declaration to the effect that all fighting must stop at once.

他作了宣布,大意是说战争必须立刻停止.

The black man said something to the effect that no one could do nothin'about it.

黑人嘟囔了几句,大意是说对此谁都没辙.

I had a letter to the effect that he would soon arrive.

我收到一封信,信的大意是,他很快就要来了.

Warning notices were posted to the effect that the beach was closed.

警告已经贴了出来,大意是说海滩已经关闭.

He left a note to the effect that he would not be returning.

他留下一张字条,大意是说他不回来了.

I received a letter to the effect that he would help me.

我收到一封信,大意是说他愿意帮助我.