black mark

IPA/ˌblæk ˈmɑːk/
IPA/ˌblæk ˈmɑːrk/

black mark — 名詞

1. something bad that a person has done or been responsible for, which makes other

1.名詞B2
釋義

汙點

因犯錯而在名聲上留下的負面記錄

something bad that a person has done or been responsible for, which makes other people have a lower opinion of them, as if a negative note were written next to their name on a list.

例句

Salma's late arrival left a black mark on her first day at the new job.

Salma 第一天上班就遲到，在她新工作的開始留下了一個汙點。

collocation: black mark on [possessive] [event/day/job]

The cheating scandal was a black mark on the senator's otherwise clean record.

這起作弊爭議是那位參議員向來清白的紀錄上的一個汙點。

collocation: a black mark on [someone's] record

常見搭配
  • leave a black mark on
  • a black mark against
  • a black mark on [someone's] record
  • a black mark on [someone's] reputation
  • a permanent black mark
同義詞
  • blemish

    less strong; can refer to any small imperfection

  • stain

    stronger; suggests something lasting and hard to remove from one's reputation

  • blot

    similar to stain but slightly more formal and literary

反義詞
  • feather in one's cap

    idiom for an achievement that improves one's reputation

  • credit

    something positive that enhances someone's standing

文法句型

black mark + on/against + [someone's] [record/reputation/name]

用法筆記

Often used with the verbs 'leave' or 'be' and the preposition 'on' or 'against', followed by the person or thing affected. The expression always refers to a remembered negative event, not a physical mark.

常見錯誤

The boss gave him a black spot on his record.
The boss gave him a black mark on his record.
The fixed expression is 'black mark,' not 'black spot.'
The mistake was a black mark for his reputation.
The mistake was a black mark on his reputation.
Use 'on' or 'against,' not 'for.'

2. a small negative detail that prevents an otherwise good situation, event, or thi

2.名詞B2
釋義

美中不足

美好事物中的小缺點

a small negative detail that prevents an otherwise good situation, event, or thing from being completely perfect.

例句

The only black mark on an otherwise lovely wedding was the rain during outdoor photos.

這場婚禮各方面都很美好，唯一美中不足的是在戶外拍照時下起了雨。

pattern: the only black mark on an otherwise [positive adjective] [noun]

The hotel was clean; a cold breakfast was one black mark on a good stay.

飯店很乾淨；冷冷的早餐是這次美好住宿中的一個美中不足。

常見搭配
  • the only black mark
  • one black mark
  • a black mark on an otherwise
  • except for one black mark
同義詞
  • flaw

    more general and neutral; less idiomatic

  • drawback

    slightly more formal; focuses on a practical disadvantage

  • downside

    informal; often used in everyday conversation about experiences

反義詞
  • highlight

    the best or most memorable part of an experience

文法句型

the only/one + black mark + on + [otherwise positive noun phrase]

用法筆記

Almost always preceded by 'the only' or 'one' to contrast the negative detail against an otherwise positive overall picture. The focus is on the experience or object, not on a person's character.

常見錯誤

The hotel was comfortable; the only black spot was the noisy air conditioner.
The hotel was comfortable; the only black mark was the noisy air conditioner.
The fixed expression is 'black mark,' not 'black spot.'

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常用片語

  • be a black mark
  • leave a black mark
  • remain a black mark

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