单词 | formality |
释义 | formality 1 ENTRIES FOUND: formality (noun) formality /foɚˈmæləti/ noun plural formalities formality /foɚˈmæləti/ noun plural formalities Learner's definition of FORMALITY 1 : a formal quality(性质)正式 [noncount] Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of formality to her writing.她使用的旧式表达使她的文章显得很正式。 He failed to appreciate the formality of the occasion.他没有意识到那是个正式场合。 [singular] a formality of expression表达的正式性 2 [count] : something that is required or usual but that has little true meaning or importance例行公事 They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere/pure formality.他们还没有批准那项贷款,不过那只是走个形式而已。 3 [count] : a formal part, activity, etc.仪式;繁文缛节— usually plural通常用复数 the formalities of courtship求婚时的繁文缛节 Let's skip the formalities and get right down to business.咱们省去俗套,直接进入正题吧。 |
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