"put down in black and white" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 写下来（白纸黑字）

Definition

把某事清楚正式地写下来，通常是在文件中，以便有永久记录。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或法律场合，表示将事情写成白纸黑字，使其具有法律或正式效力。不用于口头承诺或随便的记录。强调记录的正式性和持久性。

Examples

We need to put down in black and white all the terms of the contract.

我们需要把合同的所有条款都**写下来（白纸黑字）**。

Please put it down in black and white so there are no misunderstandings later.

请**写下来（白纸黑字）**，这样以后不会有误会。

The agreement was put down in black and white during the meeting.

协议在会议上被**写下来（白纸黑字）**。

Until you put it down in black and white, it’s just talk.

不到你**写下来（白纸黑字）**前，只是口头上的话。

Lawyers always want everything put down in black and white to avoid problems.

律师总是要把一切**写下来（白纸黑字）**，以避免麻烦。

If you really mean it, put it down in black and white.

如果你认真，就**写下来（白纸黑字）**。