aboveboard是什麼意思 aboveboard的用法 aboveboard怎麼讀

aboveboard

英 [ə,bʌv'bɔːd]美 [ə'bʌv'bord]

adv. 光明正大地；率直地

adj. 光明正大的；直率的

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英語詞源

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]

權威例句

1. I didn't have to bribe anyone; it was all open and aboveboard.

我沒有必要賄賂任何人, 這完全是光明正大的.

2. His part in the affair was quite open and aboveboard.

他參與這件事完全是正大光明的.

3. He had been open and aboveboard, and there was nothing to fear.

他一向是拋頭露面,公開活動的, 這沒什麼可害怕的.

4. I think everything ought to be aboveboard.

我覺得什麼事情都應當開誠佈公.

5. His business dealings were aboveboard.

他的生意來往是光明正大的.

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