| 单词 | black book |
| 释义 | black bookSEE SYNONYMS FOR black book ON THESAURUS.COM nouna book of names of people liable to censure or punishment. Idioms for black bookin someone's black books, in disfavor with someone. Origin of black bookFirst recorded in 1470–80 Words nearby black bookblackboard, blackboard jungle, Blackboard Learn, blackbody, blackbody radiation, black book, black bottom, black bottom pie, black box, black boy, black bread Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for black bookblack book nouna book containing the names of people to be punished, blacklisted, etc in someone's black books informal out of favour with someone Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with black bookblack book A list of persons or things out of favor, as in Tom's in my black book these days. This usage dates from the 14th century and in time became more ominous. In 1536 the agents of King Henry VIII wrote in a black book the names of those to be censured or punished, specifically “sinful” English monasteries (whose lands Henry wanted to acquire). Today being in someone's black book still signifies being in trouble, at least with that person. Also see black list. Also, little black book. A personal telephone directory listing girlfriends, or, less often, boyfriends. For example, Now that he's engaged to Ellen, Jim won't be needing his little black book. [1930s] A list of measures or facts involved in the unfriendly takeover of one company by another. This usage is employed mainly in business and commerce. [c. 1980] The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. |
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