black eye

名词 black eye:

1. a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye
   同义词：shiner, mouse
2. a bad reputation
3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   同义词：reverse, reversal, setback, blow

1. His subversive action will give a black eye to the whole liberal movement.
   他的颠覆行为将使整个自由运动丧失信誉。
2. If you go on making fun of me, I'll give you a black eye.
   如果你继续开我的玩笑，我就揍你一顿。
3. The blow gave him a black eye.
   一拳把他的眼眶打青了。
4. The committee gave him a black eye; they turned down his proposal.
   委员会使他大受挫折; 他们断然拒绝了他的提议。