Black
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black out
Translation of "black" into Russian
blacks
Nounblack
UK
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US
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blacks pl
черные
The blacks in the painting create a dramatic contrast.
Черные в картине создают драматический контраст.
афроамериканцы
The blacks in the community organized a cultural festival.
Афроамериканцы в сообществе организовали культурный фестиваль.
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black
NounUK
/blæk/
US
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blacks pl
черный цвет
The black of the night was calming.
Черный цвет ночи был успокаивающим.
The black of the coal was intense.
Чернота угля была интенсивной.
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черный
black
VerbUK
/blæk/
US
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blacked Past Simple
blacked Past Participle
blacking Gerund
They tried to black his reputation with false accusations.
Они пытались очернить его репутацию ложными обвинениями.
The storm clouds began to black the sky.
Грозовые тучи начали затемнять небо.
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Definitions
blacks
NounA reference to the color black, often used in art, design, or printing to describe the darkest shade.
The artist used deep blacks to create contrast in the painting.
Dark clothing or garments, often used in the context of fashion or attire.
She prefers to wear blacks because they are versatile and slimming.
A term used to refer to people of African descent or those with dark skin, often used in a racial or ethnic context.
The civil rights movement was a pivotal time for blacks in America.
black
NounUK
/blæk/
US
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The pieces of the darker color, or the player using them, in chess or similar board games.
Black opened with the Sicilian Defense.
Black clothes, especially those worn for mourning or in formal situations.
She wore a black to the funeral as a sign of respect.
A type of coffee served without milk or cream.
He ordered a black at the café to start his morning.
A member of a racial group having dark skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry.
The community center hosted a celebration of Black culture and heritage.
The very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light.
She wore a dress of pure black to the formal event.
black
VerbUK
/blæk/
US
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To make something black in color.
The artist decided to black the canvas to create a dramatic effect.
To boycott or ostracize someone or something.
The union decided to black the company until their demands were met.
black
AdjectiveUK
/blæk/
US
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(of tea or coffee) Served without milk or cream.
He prefers his coffee black, without any milk.
Depressed or gloomy.
She was in a black mood after hearing the bad news.
Causing or marked by disaster or misfortune.
It was a black day when the company announced its closure.
Morally or ethically wrong; wicked.
The villain's black deeds were known throughout the land.
Full of anger or hatred.
He gave her a black look after she insulted him.
Relating to a group of people having dark skin, especially of African or Australian Aboriginal ancestry.
The black community organized a cultural festival to celebrate their heritage.
Characterized by the absence of light; enveloped in darkness.
The room was black and silent, with no hint of light coming through the windows.
Deeply stained with dirt; soiled.
His hands were black after working in the garden all day.
Of the very darkest color owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; the opposite of white.
She wore a black dress to the formal event.
Idioms and phrases
a black hole
The project turned into a black hole, consuming all of our resources.
черная дыра
Проект превратился в черную дыру, поглощая все наши ресурсы.
acetylene black
Acetylene black is used as a reinforcing agent in rubber.
ацетиленовый черный
Ацетиленовый черный используется как армирующий агент в резине.
beat (someone) black and blue
He threatened to beat him black and blue if he didn't pay the debt.
избить (кого-то) до синяков
Он пригрозил избить его до синяков, если тот не заплатит долг.
black and blue bruise
She had a black and blue bruise on her arm after the fall.
синяк
У неё был синяк на руке после падения.
black and white
Someone sees everything in black and white.
черное и белое
Кто-то видит всё в черном и белом.
black armband
In remembrance, they all wore a black armband.
чёрная нарукавная повязка
В знак памяти они все надели чёрную нарукавную повязку.
black as night
The cat was black as night, barely visible in the shadows.
черный как ночь
Кот был черный как ночь, едва различимый в тенях.
black beanie
The black beanie matched her coat perfectly.
черная шапочка
Черная шапочка идеально сочеталась с ее пальто.
black belt
She earned her black belt in karate after years of training.
черный пояс
Она получила черный пояс по карате после многих лет тренировок.
black beret
He always wears a black beret while painting.
черный берет
Он всегда носит черный берет во время рисования.
black billycock
He always wore a black billycock with his suit.
чёрный котелок
Он всегда носил чёрный котелок с костюмом.
black bowtie
He wore a black bowtie to the formal event.
черный галстук-бабочка
Он надел черный галстук-бабочку на официальное мероприятие.
black box
The investigators are analyzing the black box from the plane.
черный ящик
Следователи анализируют черный ящик из самолета.
black box
The investigators are analyzing the black box from the plane.
черный ящик
Следователи анализируют черный ящик из самолета.
black bustier
She paired her black bustier with a pencil skirt.
черный корсет
Она сочетала свой черный корсет с юбкой-карандаш.
black carbonado
The jeweler showcased a stunning black carbonado.
черный карбонад
Ювелир продемонстрировал потрясающий черный карбонад.
black catbird
The black catbird is known for its distinctive call.
черный кот
Черный кот известен своим характерным криком.
black catsuit
The superhero wore a black catsuit.
черный облегающий костюм
Супергерой был в черном облегающем костюме.
black caviar
Black caviar is considered a luxury food item.
черная икра
Черная икра считается деликатесом.
black chador
They wore a black chador during the celebration.
черная чадра
Они носили черную чадру во время празднования.
black comedy
The film is a black comedy that explores dark themes with humor.
черная комедия
Фильм - это черная комедия, которая исследует темные темы с юмором.
black comedy
The film is a black comedy that explores dark themes with humor.
черная комедия
Фильм - это черная комедия, которая исследует темные темы с юмором.
black dog
He has been struggling with the black dog for years.
черная собака
Он борется с черной собакой уже много лет.
black dot
There was a black dot on the map indicating the location.
черная точка
На карте была черная точка, указывающая местоположение.
black eye
He got a shiner after the fight.
синяк под глазом
У него появился синяк под глазом после драки.
Black Friday
He bought a new TV on Black Friday because of the discounts.
Черная пятница
Он купил новый телевизор в Черную пятницу из-за скидок.
black gold
The country became wealthy thanks to its reserves of black gold.
нефть
Страна разбогатела благодаря запасам черного золота.
black gold
The country became wealthy thanks to its reserves of black gold.
нефть
Страна разбогатела благодаря запасам черного золота.
black hellebore
Black hellebore is known for its toxicity.
Черный чистотел
Черный чистотел известен своей токсичностью.
black hole
The scientist explained the concept of a black hole to the audience.
черная дыра
Ученый объяснил концепцию черной дыры аудитории.