black book
复数形式
black books
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黑名册, 黑名单
a list with contact information of people whom one secretly communicates with
The idiom "black book" originated from the practice of maintaining a personal record or ledger, traditionally bound in black covers, in which individuals would note down the names and contact information of people they wished to keep private or secret communications with. Over time, the phrase "black book" has come to symbolize a list of individuals with whom someone maintains hidden or discreet connections, often implying secretive or illicit activities.
- The politician's black book contained the names of influential donors who preferred to remain anonymous.
政客的黑名册包含了那些希望保持匿名的影响力捐赠者的名字。
- The CEO's assistant was entrusted with the company's black book, which held the contact details of clients involved in discreet business transactions.
CEO的助手被委托保管公司的黑名单，其中包含了参与谨慎商业交易的客户的联系信息。
- The private investigator's black book was filled with the names of informants and confidential sources who provided valuable information.
私家侦探的黑名册上写满了提供有价值信息的线人和机密来源的名字。
- The celebrity's black book was rumored to include the numbers of high-profile individuals in the entertainment industry with whom they maintained secret relationships.
有传言称，这位名人的黑名单中包括了娱乐界高调人士的电话号码，他们与之保持着秘密关系。
- The journalist's black book was an invaluable resource, containing the contact information of whistleblowers and insiders who disclosed sensitive information.
记者的黑皮书是一个宝贵的资源，包含了揭露敏感信息的举报人和内部人士的联系方式。