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Black Friday

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Black Friday

ˌBlack ˈFriday  1. the day after Thankgiving in the US, when stores open early and prices are reduced. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year 2. Friday September 24,1869, when a group of investors tried to take control of the US gold market and caused a recession3 any Friday when something bad happens Employees refer to the day when the job cuts were announced as “Black Friday”.From Longman Business Dictionary
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Black FridayˌBlack ˈFriday noun [uncountable]1FINANCEFriday September 24,1869, when a group of investors tried to take control of the US gold market and were considered to have caused a RECESSION2any Friday when something bad happensThe latest cuts at the organization were made on what staffers referred to as Black Friday.
ˌBlack ˈFridaySyllable
the after in US, day Business Thankgiving the


Black FridayBrE /ˌblæk ˈfraɪdeɪ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌblæk ˈfraɪdeɪ/ 🔊BrE /ˌblæk ˈfraɪdi/ 🔊NAmE /ˌblæk ˈfraɪdi/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (in the US) the day after thanksgiving, the first day of traditional Christmas shopping, when stores have special offers to attract consumers 黑色星期五(感恩节翌日,美国传统圣诞购物季的第一天,商店推出特价优惠吸引消费者)