bottom line
noun [ S ] uk/ˌbɒt.əm ˈlaɪn/ us/ˌbɑː.t̬əm ˈlaɪn/
(MONEY)
损益表底线;盈亏一览结算线
the final line in the accounts of a company or organization, stating the total profit or loss that has been made
How will the rise in interest rates affect our bottom line? 利率上升对我们的盈亏状况会有什么影响？
(IMPORTANT FACT)
the bottom lineC2 底线;最重要的事实
the most important fact in a situation
The bottom line is that we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project. 基本问题是我们还需要一万美元来完成这个项目。