across the board 1. 包括一切地，全面地 The offensive capabilities have been improved across the board. 进攻能力已全面加以改进。 2. (赛马、赛狗等打赌时)(押)前三名 He felt the horse had equal chances of coming in first, second, or third, so he bet across the board. 他觉得那匹马赢得第一、二、三名的可能性都有，就把赌注押在前三名上。