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