across the board

介词短语
中文释义

英文释义

介词短语
  1. Pertaining to all categories or things. idiomatic
    — […]in favor of a straight across-the-board salary increase[…]
  2. Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.
  3. Of a move or sequence of play, made in response to developments occurring in the game, as opposed to pre-planned or according to theory.

词形变化

across-the-board alternative

词源

Originated with horse racing, where an "across the board" bet was one which covered first, second and third on the betting board.
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