新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

formal

英  [ˈfɔːməl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1(演讲、行为)正式的

    Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations.

    双语例句

    例:

    He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas.

    他给道格拉斯写了一封非常正式的道歉信。

    例:

    Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal.

    商务关系必定会稍微正式一些。

    2(行为、陈述、要求等)官方的 , 正式的

    A formal action, statement, or request is an official one.

    近义词

    official

    反义词

    informal , unofficial

    双语例句

    例:

    UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities.

    联合国官员们称一份正式的要求已转给了美国当局。

    例:

    No formal announcement had been made.

    尚无官方声明。

    3(场合)正式的

    Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear elegant clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules.

    双语例句

    例:

    One evening the company arranged a formal dinner after the play.

    一天晚上,该公司在演出后安排了一场正式的晚宴。

    4(服装)适合正式场合的

    Formal clothes are very elegant clothes that are suitable for formal occasions.

    双语例句

    例:

    They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat.

    他们打着普通的领带而不是更为正式的高领领结。

    5(教育、培训等)正规的

    Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university.

    双语例句

    例:

    Wendy didn't have any formal dance training.

    温迪没受过任何正规的舞蹈训练。