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A: Whatever we do, we should do it aboveboard.
不管我们做什么，我们都应该正大光明。
B: You are right, we shouldn't do anything under the table.
你说得对。我们不应该偷偷摸摸地做事。
A: Well, since you agree with me, we should put the issue aboveboard instead of talking about it through other channels.
嗯，既然你同意我的说法，我们就把事情摆在桌面上来，而不是通过其他方式对此进行讨论。
aboveboard**
光明正大的；公开的；诚实的；没有欺骗或秘密的
/əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/
The transaction was totally aboveboard**, so there was no reason to question it.
这笔交易完全是正大光明的，因此没有理由去质疑它。
Our business dealings are completely aboveboard**.
我们的商业往来完全是公开透明的。
He handles everything openly and aboveboard**, so we know exactly what he's trying to do.
他处理事情总是公开，光明磊落，所以他想干什么我们很清楚。
He is an aboveboard person.
他是一个坦诚的人。
under the table
暗中进行；秘密地；不公开地
He gave the seller some money under the table** for a discount.
他给卖家一些钱，以便得到折扣。
They made a deal under the table** to avoid taxes.
他们为了避税而做了一笔私下交易。
