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词汇 black market
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black market n.

"unauthorized dealing in restricted or rationed commodities," 1931, from black (adj.), probably suggesting "dark, invisible" or "shady, improper," + market (n.). As an adjective by 1935. Use of the phrase rose when World War II rationing began.

updated on October 13, 2022

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