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]
aboveboard 英文释义
1. without concealment or deception; honest;
"their business was open and aboveboard"
"straightforward in all his business affairs"
aboveboard 双语例句
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.
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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.
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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.
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4. I think everything ought to be aboveboard.
我觉得什么事情都应当开诚布公.
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5. His business dealings were aboveboard.
他的生意来往是光明正大的.
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aboveboard 实用场景例句
His part in the affair was quite open and aboveboard.
他参与这件事完全是正大光明的.
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I think everything ought to be aboveboard.
我觉得什么事情都应当开诚布公.
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His business dealings were aboveboard.
他的生意来往是光明正大的.
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If not, and one of them causes the other suffering that too is natural and aboveboard.
合不来时,给别人点苦头吃, 也是正大光明的事.
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We should be aboveboard in all of our dealings.
我们做各种事情都应该光明正大.
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Perfect gentleman aboveboard reflect the sentiments meditations Huaiyuan ambitions!
完美地体现出君子坦荡荡的情怀,静思怀远的志向!
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The Electoral Commission has ruled that the procedure was aboveboard.
选举委员会裁定选举程序很光明磊落.
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We are aboveboard no matter what things we do, never keep It'secret.
做任何事,我们都是光明正大的, 从不偷偷摸摸.
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He is trustworthy. He is regarded as honest and aboveboard.