by the book

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介词短语
  1. In a manner which strictly adheres to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures. idiomatic
    — As far as he is concerned, he umpired by the book.
  2. In a manner which appears too studied, ritualized, and therefore artificial. broadly,idiomatic
    — Romeo: Sin from thy lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again. They kiss again. Juliet: You kiss by th' book.

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by-the-book alternative

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