Nothing splits the male community more than the definition of Black Tie. For some, it is a sacred uniform; for others, it's just a color guide.

没有什么能比“黑领结礼服”的定义更让男士们意见相左的了。对有些人来说，它是一种神圣的制服，对有些人来说则只是色彩指南。

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When an event is black tie, it means it's very, very formal.

通常要求打黑色领结的活动，一定是非常非常正式的活动。

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For men, black tie optional means it's not wrong to wear a tux, if you like—but if you'd be happier in a dark suit and tie, you won't be underdressed.

对男士来说，可选择的黑领结意味着，如果你喜欢的话，穿无尾晚礼服不会有错，但是，如果你更愿意选择深色西服和领带，这样也不会太随便。

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Mr Hartwell said he was open to suggestions for a suitable venue for next year's prize-giving ceremony, but that it would not be a black tie event.

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