across the board

短语

全面地, 包括所有人在内

发音

AU

别名

across-the-board

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Pertaining to all categories or things.

    习语
  2. 2.

    Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.

    游戏
  3. 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.

    游戏

词源

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

来源：wiktionary