我们遇到了一些问题，但总的来说我们非常开心。

We've had a few problems, but ___on ___the ___whole we're very happy.

大体上来说，我不喜欢看电视。

___On ___the ___whole I don't like watching television.

总的来说，这部电影激动人心且制作精良。

___On ___the ___whole, the movie was exciting and well-made.