bottom line 1. 〈口〉账本底线，盈亏一览结算线 You run millions of dollars through all that and you come out with nothing on the bottom line. 你在那上面投资几百万元，可结果一无所获。 2. 基本意思(或情况)，概要 The bottom line in the debate is the increasing number of motorcycle accidents and fatalities. 摩托车事故及其造成死亡数字的日益增长是这场争论的主要内容。 3. 底细 Why didn't you give me the bottom line right away? 你为什么不一下子就把底细告诉我呢? 4. 结果 Just take a look at the bottom line. 就看一下结果好了。