blackball

blackball的音标是[ˈblækbɔːl]，基本翻译是“以黑票否决；投反对票”，速记技巧是：black黑，ball球。

Blackball这个词的词源可以追溯到19世纪，它是由black（黑色）和ball（球）组成的。这个词最初是指一种黑色的球，后来被用来指代一种投票方式，即通过将黑色球投给不喜欢的候选人或提案，以达到否决的目的。

Blackball的变化形式包括其过去式和过去分词。其过去式为blackballed，过去分词为blackballed。

相关单词：

1. ballot：投票，投票表决

2. vote：投票，表决

3. abstain：弃权，回避

4. disapprove：不赞成，反对

5. blacklist：黑名单，列入黑名单

6. exclusion：排除，不包括

7. ostracism：放逐，排斥

8. negative：负面的，否定的

9. blackhearted：阴险的，背信弃义的

10. disfavor：不喜爱，不喜欢

常用短语：

1. blackball sb from doing sth：阻止某人做某事

例句：The committee blackballed him from joining the club because he had a bad reputation.

2. blacklist sb/sth：把某人或某物列入黑名单

例句：The company blacklisted the supplier who had repeatedly delivered poor quality goods.

3. be black as night：非常黑

例句：The sky was black as night with thunderclouds overhead.

4. strike a black eye for sth：损害某物的名誉

例句：The company"s decision to cut jobs has struck a black eye for its reputation.

5. be in the black：盈利

例句：The business is always in the black thanks to its successful exports.

6. ballpark figure：大概的数字

例句：The ballpark figure for the project"s cost is $5 million.

7. black sheep：败家子；害群之马

例句：He was the black sheep of the family for his irresponsible behavior.

英文小作文：

Being a black sheep in a family can be a lonely experience, but it can also be an opportunity to stand out and make a difference. I remember the first time I was told that I was a black sheep. It was when I decided to pursue a career in a field that was not typical for my family. I felt like I was going against the grain, but deep down I knew it was what I wanted.

Now, years later, I am proud to say that I have become one of the family"s outliers. My choice has opened my eyes to new possibilities and given me a sense of autonomy that I never thought possible. Although it may be lonely at times, being a black sheep has taught me that it is okay to stand out and be different. It is okay to be bold and daring, because it is those who defy the status quo who create the future.