英语词汇“copybook”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

copybook

(kɒpibʊk )

1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. [mainly British]

Yuri gave a copybook display.

2. blot sb's copybook phrase

If you blot your copybook, you spoil your good reputation by doing something wrong. [mainly British]

Alec blotted his copybook–got sent home for bad behaviour.

Idioms:

blot your copybook [British]

to damage your reputation by doing something wrong

I'm proud of my family heritage and I don't want to blot my copybook.

单词	copybook
释义	copybook (kɒpibʊk ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. [mainly British] Yuri gave a copybook display. 2. blot sb's copybook phrase If you blot your copybook, you spoil your good reputation by doing something wrong. [mainly British] Alec blotted his copybook–got sent home for bad behaviour. Idioms: blot your copybook [British] to damage your reputation by doing something wrong I'm proud of my family heritage and I don't want to blot my copybook. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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