aboveboard

  • adv. 光明正大地；率直地
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  • adj. 光明正大的；直率的


    • aboveboard (adj.)
    1610s, from above and board (n.1). \\\"A figurative expression borrowed from gamesters, who, when they put their hands under the table, are changing their cards.\\\" [Johnson]

    1. I didn\\\'t have to bribe anyone; it was all open and aboveboard.
    我没有必要贿赂任何人, 这完全是光明正大的.

    来自《简明英汉词典》

    2. His part in the affair was quite open and aboveboard.
    他参与这件事完全是正大光明的.

    来自《简明英汉词典》

    3. He had been open and aboveboard, and there was nothing to fear.
    他一向是抛头露面,公开活动的, 这没什么可害怕的.

    来自辞典例句

    4. I think everything ought to be aboveboard.
    我觉得什么事情都应当开诚布公.

    来自辞典例句

    5. His business dealings were aboveboard.
    他的生意来往是光明正大的.

    来自辞典例句


    英 [ə,bʌv\\\'bɔːd]||||||美 [ə\\\'bʌv\\\'bord]
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