copy-book
/ˈkɔpɪbuk; `kɑpɪˌbʊk/ n
1 exercise book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate （有书写范例的）习字簿.
2 [attrib 作定语]
perfect; textbook 十全十美的; 堪称典范的
It was a copy-book operation by the police; all the criminals were arrested and all the stolen property quickly recovered. 警方这一行动十分漂亮, 将罪犯一网打尽, 迅速起获所有赃物.
3 [attrib 作定语]
(dated 旧) unoriginal; commonplace 陈腐的; 平淡无奇的
copy-book maxims, sentiments, etc 陈腐的格言、 观点等.
4 (idm 习语) blot one's copy-book => blot2.