blacking
A substance, such as a paste or liquid, used to color something black and provide a shine, specifically for leather shoes or metalwork. In a labor context, it can also refer to the refusal by workers to handle certain goods as a form of industrial action.
例文
3 / 5He spent the morning applying blacking to his boots until they gleamed.
He spent the morning applying blacking to his boots until they gleamed.
The trade union announced a blacking of all cargo arriving from the disputed territory.
The trade union announced a blacking of all cargo arriving from the disputed territory.
I need some more blacking; the stove is starting to look a bit rusty.
I need some more blacking; the stove is starting to look a bit rusty.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember Charles Dickens: he famously worked in a 'blacking factory' as a child, putting labels on jars of shoe polish.
クイックテスト
The worker was tasked with applying a thick layer of ___ to the antique iron stove to prevent it from rusting.
正解！
正解は： a
例文
He spent the morning applying blacking to his boots until they gleamed.
everydayHe spent the morning applying blacking to his boots until they gleamed.
The trade union announced a blacking of all cargo arriving from the disputed territory.
formalThe trade union announced a blacking of all cargo arriving from the disputed territory.
I need some more blacking; the stove is starting to look a bit rusty.
informalI need some more blacking; the stove is starting to look a bit rusty.
The archaeological report noted traces of blacking on the iron fragments found in the kitchen.
academicThe archaeological report noted traces of blacking on the iron fragments found in the kitchen.
The industrial dispute led to a total blacking of the company's export products.
businessThe industrial dispute led to a total blacking of the company's export products.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
blacking factory
a historical place of employment where shoe polish was made
liquid blacking
a non-solid form of black polish
blacking of goods
the act of boycotting or refusing to move specific items
よく混同される語
Blacklisting refers to banning people from employment or a group, while blacking refers to polishing or boycotting goods.
A blackout is a loss of electricity or consciousness, whereas blacking is a physical substance or a labor action.
使い方のコツ
The term is somewhat dated in the context of polish, often appearing in 19th-century literature. In modern usage, it is most common in British industrial relations.
よくある間違い
Learners often think it refers to the color itself rather than a substance used to create the color, or confuse it with the verb 'blacking out'.
覚え方のコツ
Remember Charles Dickens: he famously worked in a 'blacking factory' as a child, putting labels on jars of shoe polish.
語源
Derived from the Middle English 'blacken', from the adjective 'black', combined with the gerund suffix '-ing'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Deeply associated with the Victorian era and the Industrial Revolution in Britain, reflecting both domestic chores and child labor history.
クイックテスト
The worker was tasked with applying a thick layer of ___ to the antique iron stove to prevent it from rusting.
正解！
正解は： a
関連単語
proceed
C1The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.
individual
C1Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.
appropriately
B2To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.
region
B2A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.
resource
B2A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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