It is traditionally the preserve of chic cocktail parties, but black is now the dress shade of choice for British brides, the Daily Mail reported.

黑色是高雅的鸡尾酒会的传统礼服颜色，但据《每日邮报》报道，英国新娘现在开始流行穿着黑色婚纱步入婚礼殿堂。

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These days, women who advertise online for husbands are sometimes called "e-mail-order brides."

最近，做在线征婚广告的女子有时也被称为“电邮订购的新娘”。

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These days,women who advertise online for husbands are sometimes called "e-mail-order brides."

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