Chinese phrase
总体而言，〜的成效比较明显 zóng tǐ ér yán 〜 de chéng xiào bǐ jiào míng xiǎn
Meaning
The results of ___ are fairly clear overall
When to use it
Overall, the results of an action are fairly clear. The phrase gives a cautious summary of how well a plan or measure has worked.
Example dialogue
总体而言，垃圾分类措施的成效比较明显。 zóng tǐ ér yán lā jī fēn lèi cuò shī de chéng xiào bǐ jiào míng xiǎn
Overall, the results of the waste-sorting measures are fairly clear.
我也这么看，居民已经慢慢养成分类投放的习惯了。 wǒ yě zhè me kàn jū mín yǐ jīng màn màn yǎng chéng fèn lèi tóu fàng de xí guàn le
I see it that way too. Residents have gradually developed the habit of sorting and putting out their waste.