ph.

1. 帐本底线，帐本盈亏结算线
2. 基本意思（或情况），概要
   The corporation's bottom line is a good profit margin.

   公司的基本要求是好的利润。

3. 底细
4. 结果
   The bottom line, however, is that he has escaped.

   然而，结果是他已经逃脱了。

n.

1. the final total of an account or balance sheet.
2. the fundamental and deciding factor.