Black Book

短语

词形变化

Black Books 复数 Black Books

别名

black book

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A book compiled in the 12th century, containing a description of the court of exchequer of England, an official statement of the revenues of the crown, etc.

    历史
  2. 2.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A book containing details of the enormities practiced in the English monasteries and religious houses, compiled by order of their visitors under Henry VIII, to hasten their dissolution.

    历史
  3. 3.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A book of admiralty law, of the highest authority, compiled in the reign of Edward III.

    历史
  4. 4.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A book kept for the purpose of registering the names of persons liable to censure or punishment, as in the English universities, or the English armies.

    历史
  5. 5.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A 19th century book detailing the corruption and financial abuses of the British government.

    历史
  6. 6.

    Any of several books or documents of a political character, published at different times and for different purposes.

    A book kept in the football with the United States President describing nuclear retaliation options.

    历史
  7. 7.

    A book critiquing or denouncing something.

    引申义

    the Black Book of Communism

    the Black Book of Polish censorship

  8. 8.

    Any book dealing with necromancy.

    宗教 哲学

词汇关系

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词源

Either from the colour of the binding, or from the character of the contents.

来源:wiktionary