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formality

英  [fɔːˈmælɪti]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • formalities

    1. [U 不可数名词] 正式

    Formality is very correct and serious speech or behaviour that is used especially in official situations.

    反义词

    informality

    双语例句

    例：

    Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him.

    莉莉斯的正式和严肃让他觉得很逗。

    2. [C 可数名词] 走形式

    If you say that an action or procedure is just a formality, you mean that it is done only because it is normally done, and that it will not have any real effect on the situation.

    双语例句

    例：

    Some contracts are a mere formality.

    有些合同纯属走形式。

    3. [C 可数名词] 正规程序

    Formalities are formal actions or procedures that are carried out as part of a particular activity or event.

    双语例句

    例：

    They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes.

    他们在短短的几分钟内就很快走完了入境和通关程序。

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