above-board

形容词 adj. 副词 adv.
中文释义
美 /əˈbʌvˌbɔɹd/

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. In open sight; without trick, concealment, or deception. not-comparable
    — fair and aboveboard
副词 adv.
  1. Honestly; openly. not-comparable

词形变化

aboveboard alternative above board alternative above the board alternative,dated aboveboard alternative above board alternative above the board alternative,dated

词源

词源 1
From above + board (“table”). First attested in 1610. Said by Johnson to have been borrowed from gamblers, who, when they change their cards, put their hands under the table.
词源 2
From above + board (“table”). First attested in 1610. Said by Johnson to have been borrowed from gamblers, who, when they change their cards, put their hands under the table.
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