aboveboard

英 [əˈbʌvˌbɔrd -ˌboʊrd]     
  • adv. 光明正大地;率直地
  • adj. 光明正大的;直率的
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将“aboveboard”拆分为“above”和“board”,想象一个场景:某人正在一张明亮的、完全暴露在外的“board”(木板)上书写或展示东西,表示他们的行为是公开的、透明的,即“aboveboard”表示公然地、光明磊落。

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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.
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.
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.
4. I think everything ought to be aboveboard.
我觉得什么事情都应当开诚布公.
5. His business dealings were aboveboard.
他的生意来往是光明正大的.

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