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单词 black mark
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Definition of black mark in English:

black mark

noun
British informal
  • A note or record of a person's misdemeanour or discreditable action.

    a black mark went down against his name for turning down the job
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Isn't this a black mark on the record of this Holy Year which was intended to be a year of peace and reconciliation?
    • Threats to daub British pupils with the black mark of truancy were cushioned with reassurances that there was plenty of opportunity to discuss war and peace in the classroom.
    • It's a big black mark against her administrative record.
    • Another benefit is that I don't have to worry about late payment charges or demands, which prevents black marks appearing on my credit record.
    • He said: ‘There will be no additional burden on you but it will be another black mark on your record.’
    • To be seen walking like that, in public mind you, next to him would surely be a black mark on her record.
    • Well, clearly, this is a bit of a black mark against the news channel and clearly things were done in this report that were unfair and untrue.
    • If a desk officer made that kind of mistake they would get a black mark against their record, maybe for years.
    • He does have a black mark against him now though.
    • It is a crime that can exist as a black mark in an otherwise worthwhile lifetime of achievement.
    • It will also discourage defaulters, who will fear black marks on their credit record.
    • Residents have cited many black marks against the proposals including traffic congestion, noise and light pollution.
    • The gas company has now removed the black mark from your record and is sending you back the £34.72 as an apology.
    • It should not be an easy road back, given the black marks that have piled up against him in the past weeks.
    • If I do anything wrong between now and 2007, the media will have such a field day and that would be a black mark against us.
    • The seller becomes frustrated and cancels the sale, posting bad feedback about you and effectively putting a black mark on your track record.
    • Paul's next big test resulted in the one black mark on his record.
    • Sometimes their football can be a joy to watch, other times the opposite, but the one black mark which stands against them is their unpredictability.
    • They were frightened that I might actually stand up to authority and do something that would put a black mark on their record.
    • The purpose of the challenge is to remove a black mark from his record and to clear his reputation.
    Synonyms
    trace, touch, suggestion, hint, tinge, tincture
 
 

Definition of black mark in US English:

black mark

nounˌblak ˈmärkˌblæk ˈmɑrk
British informal
  • Used to indicate that someone is remembered and regarded with disfavor.

    a black mark went down against him for turning down the job
    an arrest will be a black mark on your record
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The gas company has now removed the black mark from your record and is sending you back the £34.72 as an apology.
    • Residents have cited many black marks against the proposals including traffic congestion, noise and light pollution.
    • Paul's next big test resulted in the one black mark on his record.
    • Another benefit is that I don't have to worry about late payment charges or demands, which prevents black marks appearing on my credit record.
    • It is a crime that can exist as a black mark in an otherwise worthwhile lifetime of achievement.
    • He said: ‘There will be no additional burden on you but it will be another black mark on your record.’
    • He does have a black mark against him now though.
    • It will also discourage defaulters, who will fear black marks on their credit record.
    • Threats to daub British pupils with the black mark of truancy were cushioned with reassurances that there was plenty of opportunity to discuss war and peace in the classroom.
    • The seller becomes frustrated and cancels the sale, posting bad feedback about you and effectively putting a black mark on your track record.
    • Isn't this a black mark on the record of this Holy Year which was intended to be a year of peace and reconciliation?
    • It should not be an easy road back, given the black marks that have piled up against him in the past weeks.
    • The purpose of the challenge is to remove a black mark from his record and to clear his reputation.
    • To be seen walking like that, in public mind you, next to him would surely be a black mark on her record.
    • Well, clearly, this is a bit of a black mark against the news channel and clearly things were done in this report that were unfair and untrue.
    • If I do anything wrong between now and 2007, the media will have such a field day and that would be a black mark against us.
    • If a desk officer made that kind of mistake they would get a black mark against their record, maybe for years.
    • It's a big black mark against her administrative record.
    • They were frightened that I might actually stand up to authority and do something that would put a black mark on their record.
    • Sometimes their football can be a joy to watch, other times the opposite, but the one black mark which stands against them is their unpredictability.
    Synonyms
    trace, touch, suggestion, hint, tinge, tincture
 
 
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