How do you use "black" in a sentence?

She was wearing a beautiful black dress. I take my coffee black, with no sugar. The blackout lasted for several hours.

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Q: What does "black" mean?

The darkest colour; the opposite of white The word 'black' describes the darkest colour, or the absence of light. It's used for colours, coffee without milk, and various idioms. Common expressions include 'black and white' (clear-cut), 'in the black' (profitable), 'black sheep' (outcast), and 'black out' (lose consciousness or power failure).

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Meaning: The darkest colour; the opposite of white

黑色；黑色的

negro; negro/a

黒；黒い

검은색; 검은

The word 'black' describes the darkest colour, or the absence of light. It's used for colours, coffee without milk, and various idioms. Common expressions include 'black and white' (clear-cut), 'in the black' (profitable), 'black sheep' (outcast), and 'black out' (lose consciousness or power failure).

「black」描述最深的颜色，或没有光线。用于颜色、不加牛奶的咖啡和各种习语。常见表达包括「black and white」（黑白分明）、「in the black」（盈利）、「black sheep」（害群之马）和「black out」（昏迷或停电）。

«Black» describe el color más oscuro, o la ausencia de luz. Se usa para colores, café sin leche, y varios modismos. Las expresiones comunes incluyen «black and white» (claro), «in the black» (con ganancias), «black sheep» (oveja negra), y «black out» (desmayarse o apagón).

「black」は最も暗い色、または光のない状態を表します。色、ミルクなしのコーヒー、様々な慣用句に使われます。「black and white」（白黒はっきり）、「in the black」（黒字）、「black sheep」（厄介者）、「black out」（気絶または停電）などの表現があります。

'black'은 가장 어두운 색, 즉 빛이 없는 상태를 설명합니다. 색상, 우유를 넣지 않은 커피, 그리고 다양한 관용 표현에 사용됩니다. 흔한 표현으로는 'black and white'(흑백, 명확한), 'in the black'(흑자인), 'black sheep'(이단아), 'black out'(의식을 잃다 또는 정전)이 있습니다.

Examples

She was wearing a beautiful black dress.
她穿着一件漂亮的黑色裙子。
Ella llevaba un hermoso vestido negro.
彼女は美しい黒いドレスを着ていました。
그녀는 아름다운 검은 드레스를 입고 있었습니다.
I take my coffee black, with no sugar.
我喝黑咖啡，不加糖。
Tomo el café solo, sin azúcar.
コーヒーはブラックで、砂糖なしでお願いします。
커피는 블랙으로, 설탕 없이 주세요.
The blackout lasted for several hours.
停电持续了好几个小时。
El apagón duró varias horas.
停電は数時間続きました。
정전은 몇 시간 동안 계속되었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'blaec' meaning 'dark, without light'. Curiously, it may share a Proto-Indo-European root with 'blank' and 'blanche' (white), originally meaning 'burned' or 'scorched'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal