A：Whatever we do , we should do it above board.
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 above board instead of talking about through other channels.
那好，既然你同意我的说法，我们就把事情摆在桌面上来，而不是通过其他什么方式对此进行讨论。
注释:
1.under the table 秘密交易的 (暗中进行的, 不法的)
Eg. Jesse gave money under the table to get the apartment.
杰西悄悄花钱弄到一套房间。
2.agree with sb 同意某人的观点、想法
Eg. I entirely agree with you.
我完全同意你的看法。
3.He tends to get angry when people do not agree with him.
他听到不同意见时,总是不高兴.
Eg. I agree with you, but with some reservations.
我同意你，不过有几点要保留。
4.put the issue above board 把事情放在桌面上来谈;公开地谈这个问题
5.instead of 而不是;代替
Eg. The economy is shrinking instead of growing.
经济正在萎缩而不是在增长中。
