aboveboard

英[ə'bʌv'bɔːd] 美[ə'bʌv'boʊrd]
  • adv. 光明正大地;率直地
  • adj. 光明正大的;率直的
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Adjective:
  1. without concealment or deception; honest;

    "their business was open and aboveboard"
    "straightforward in all his business affairs"

Adverb:
  1. in an honest manner;

    "in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it"
    "was known for dealing aboveboard in everything"

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.

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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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    用作副词 (adv.)
    1. If you are worried about his price or quality, you can still be open and aboveboard and just go visit other sellers to compare prices and quality.
      如果你害怕他价钱收得太贵或者品质不好,可以光明正大地去别的贩卖者那里参看价钱和品质。
    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. Everything we do is aboveboard and never furtive.
      做任何事,我们都是光明正大的,从不偷偷摸摸。
    2. His business dealings were aboveboard.
      他的生意来往是光明正大的。