Vocabulary

趣旨

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

noun
N1 freq #4

Example sentences

He sent me a letter saying that he could not see me.

He wrote her to the effect that he loved her.

What he said was to the contrary.

I received a letter from him to the effect that he could not accept my offer.

The doctor spoke to the effect that my father would soon get better.

She received the letter to the effect that he would soon be back.