| 单词 | formal |
| 释义 | formal (fɔːʳməl ) Word forms: formals 1. adjective B2 Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas. Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal. Synonyms: serious, stiff, detached, aloof formally adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 He took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep. formality (fɔːʳmælɪti ) uncountable noun Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him. Synonyms: convention, form, conventionality, matter of form Synonyms: correctness, seriousness, decorum, ceremoniousness 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A formal action, statement, or request is an official one. U.N. officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities. No formal announcement had been made. ...a formal application. Synonyms: official, express, explicit, authorized formally adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan. They are now formally separated and they will continue to lead their own lives. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear smart clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules. One evening the film company arranged a formal dinner after the play. Synonyms: ceremonial, traditional, solemn, ritualistic Formal is also a noun. ...a wide array of events, including school formals and speech nights, weddings, and balls. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 Formal clothes are very smart clothes that are suitable for formal occasions. They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat. formally adverb [ADVERB after verb, ADVERB -ed] B2 It was really too warm for her to dress so formally. 5. graded adjective Something that is done, written, or studied in a formal way has a very ordered, organized method or style. This does not encourage the child to analyse the environment in a formal way. Classic Greek drama was written in verse, usually in an elevated and formal style. ...a formal methodology. 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university. Although his formal education stopped after primary school, he was an avid reader. Leroy didn't have any formal dance training. Synonyms: conventional, established, traditional formally adverb [ADVERB -ed] Mr Dawe was the ancient, formally trained head gardener. 7. adjective A formal garden or room is arranged in a very regular and controlled way, especially according to certain rules of design. ...a formal herb garden. The Coronata wallpaper lends a formal air to the dining room. Synonyms: arranged, regular, symmetrical 8. See also formality Collocations: formal garden The formal garden, surrounded by venerable yews, has a paved fountain pool aligned on the oriel window. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The formal garden is not low-maintenance. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There is a formal garden and wilder parts. The Sun (2011) They don't want a large formal garden or something that requires daily upkeep. Times, Sunday Times (2016) From behind her she heard singing and turned to see women walking back and forth in her formal garden. A Time of War (1993) I advise that you have a formal hearing with the employee and examine how the situation arose. Times, Sunday Times His attorneys objected, asserting he was not competent to do so, and requested a formal hearing as to the issue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A formal hearing thus proceeds where the party raising the exception (the excipient) has the onus of proof. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Formal hearings began in public. Times, Sunday Times He was among the few who managed to master the complicated form of the language of the legal system and formal hearings. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Not that one expects formal innovation from this playwright - eavesdropping, contrasting scenes of female bitchery and male bonding, confrontations born of coincidence, are all firmly in place. The Times Literary Supplement And the formal innovation doesn't stop there. The Times Literary Supplement Prior's work was both philosophical and formal and provides a productive synergy between formal innovation and linguistic analysis. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Excitement at technological progress led him to formal innovations in concrete, computer, science fiction and sound poetry. Times, Sunday Times His later work reflected an increasing interest in found poetry and other formal innovations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He showed little interest, however, in formal instruction. Times, Sunday Times Most of it was not formal instruction. Christianity Today This allows the vulnerable person to give formal instruction for a third party, such as a friend or relative, to access and temporarily operate his or her bank account. Times, Sunday Times While traditional methods of formal instruction often discourage code switching, students, especially those placed in a language immersion situation, often use it. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He began painting about 1865, at the age of 51, without any formal instruction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The application process included a short essay and a formal interview at the Law Society. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Will there be a formal interview process this time around? Times, Sunday Times (2014) Some were appointed without a formal interview, including former pupils and their relatives. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The next step would be the formal introduction of a drachma-like currency. Times, Sunday Times After this formal introduction of television sets, they became widely available for the public. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a more formal introduction sometime later, the two were quickly attracted to each other. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A few days later a formal introduction was arranged. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Projects often take a do-learn approach, with the application of concepts being taught before the formal introduction of the underlying theory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The cable media company wants a formal investigation into the way that the broadcast rights are sold. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That would have hindered any formal investigation and it has meant this inquiry has had to rely purely on his memory which has proved to be lacking. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The notice was issued as a result of a year-long formal investigation. Times, Sunday Times (2008) During marriage parties, anyone can join the night dancing party without any formal invitation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He had not received a formal invitation to join the club but turned up unannounced to an early preseason training session and was permitted to participate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are no registrations or check point because most of the people attending a wedding might not have even received a formal invitation to attend the function. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Aimed at those with qualifications or experience in maths, science or engineering, the apprenticeship combines paid on-the-job training with more formal learning. Times, Sunday Times They lose interest in formal learning because they started too early. Times, Sunday Times The critics argue that it relies too heavily on formal learning and not enough on play. Times, Sunday Times Its training blends formal learning with vocational qualifications and engineering degrees. Times, Sunday Times To make such historical judgements (and really mean them) requires deep immersion, not just formal learning but also an openness or sympathy with other times and places. The Times Literary Supplement Inspectors will visit classrooms, as now, but not undertake formal lesson observations nor award a grade for the standard of teaching in each lesson. Times, Sunday Times I certainly don't think that formal lessons on the democratic process do much good at all. Times, Sunday Times Formal lessons and tests strike us as absurd. The Sun He could play back concert music on the piano after hearing it only once and having had no formal lessons at all. Times, Sunday Times Often pupils need only a few lessons in exam technique rather than any formal lessons in the language itself. Times, Sunday Times As president, he made his mark in particular by backing moves to break the formal link between prices and wages. Times, Sunday Times But many placements are still arranged via a friend of a parent rather than through formal links. Times, Sunday Times They were, instead, a series of informal personal groupings with no formal links to political constituencies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, without formal links to any of the political parties it withered, and devolution and the establishment of an assembly were put on the political back burner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some state schools, known as faith schools, have formal links with religious organisations, and are permitted to promote a particular religious ethos and to use faith criteria in their admissions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some governments have already called for a formal mechanism to allow a country to exit the euro. Times, Sunday Times However, no formal mechanism was agreed to ensure that they will be rested. Times, Sunday Times He thereby identifies the huge lacuna in the original scheme for the euro: the absence of a formal mechanism for transferring funds between states. Times, Sunday Times These roles are a powerful form of social control maintained through informal and formal mechanisms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Public members pay dues but do not have formal mechanisms for influencing the organization's policies or priorities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was no formal meeting put in place. The Sun If the person continues to demonstrate the bad behaviour, tell them straight away - don't ignore it until the next formal meeting. Times, Sunday Times When she was ready, she called on a family friend to mediate a formal meeting. Globe and Mail After the formal meeting adjourns, even small shareholders may speak directly with managers and directors. Globe and Mail If you're looking for love, extending a formal meeting in a more casual way can lead to a lifelong connection. The Sun Outside the hours of formal negotiation he used subtle tactics. Times, Sunday Times A formal negotiation process has yet to begin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Formal negotiation goes through a comprehensive list of questions and disclosures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The president remains the stumbling block to formal negotiations, however, as so many lives have been lost by demonstrators demanding that he should go. Times, Sunday Times Formal negotiations are scheduled to continue this month. Times,Sunday Times Hopefully formal notice will encourage him to do the works. Times,Sunday Times The union said formal notice of the 1,180 job losses - including 479 nurses and midwives - was delivered by courier. The Sun There will be no vote on the matter during the meetings because clubs need five days' formal notice of a vote. Times,Sunday Times The formal notice delays the claims over the inheritance. Times, Sunday Times Instead, he or she may end the periodic tenancy by serving a formal notice to quit on the landlord. Times, Sunday Times Have you ever worn a kilt for a formal occasion? Times, Sunday Times Elegant enough to wear to every formal occasion that you need to attend this summer, it looks far pricier than the 65 it costs (it goes on sale today). Times, Sunday Times The shirt could be - and was, on this formal occasion - attached by buttons to the shorts. Times, Sunday Times For formal occasion, such as when representing the school at events, the school formal uniform must be worn. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Court work and judicial life held little attraction for him, however, while his dislike of pomp and circumstance made him uncomfortable at formal occasions. Times, Sunday Times A formal offer document had to be reissued because it mis-stated the offer's terms. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He is scheduled to complete the process of due diligence by the weekend and may then make a formal offer. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It has yet to table a formal offer but is understood to have recently received the go-ahead from the government to proceed with a takeover. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Do not use the ship's photographers, who typically charge 5 to 8 for a photo and 10 for a formal portrait. Times, Sunday Times With cartoons and formal portraits on the wall, the bedrooms are part-study, part-country-house elegance. Times, Sunday Times Their aristocratic-style formal portraits are neither cruel burlesques nor studies in compassion. The Times Literary Supplement In the 1930s, secret safes became popular, hidden under trap-doors or behind formal portraits on the wall. The Sun A befuddling assortment of artworks adorn them, from formal portraits to graffiti sprawls, via a giant pink panther, or a bit of stitched felt. Times, Sunday Times The student must make a formal presentation of the project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The student must also supply a detailed business plan and prepare a formal presentation of their business venture. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For unknown reasons, his family did not receive his medal in a formal presentation ceremony as was typical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The public was also able to observe artists while they developed site-specific exhibitions and performances for formal presentation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Following the formal presentation of the paper, two speakers are invited to comment by prior arrangement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I handed in my notice, wrote a formal proposal and got myself an agent. The Sun The authority did consult earlier this year on reducing the run-off period but made no formal proposal. Times, Sunday Times A formal proposal, however, came on her 25th birthday. Times, Sunday Times A spokesman said he will make a formal proposal in 2011. The Sun No formal proposal has yet been tabled, however, and the idea may not be taken forward. Times, Sunday Times His idea of a devastating condemnation was a diplomatic note or a formal protest by an ambassador or nuncio. The Times Literary Supplement The bill would create a $5,000 dollar fee to lodge a formal protest of leases or drilling permits awarded to oil and gas producers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No formal protest was made against the team and no action was taken against them by the sporting authorities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was a formal protest against the weakness of those who had been persuaded to drive him out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Formal protests were filed and diplomatic negotiations held, but nothing ever came of them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Grandparents deserve not only respect for that role but formal recognition of its value. Times, Sunday Times But no state has yet conferred formal recognition. Globe and Mail There are many ways in the modern world in which states can cooperate without formal recognition, and this seems to be their collective plan. Times, Sunday Times Martyred in the service of the people, the formal recognition of his holiness came slowly. Times, Sunday Times Gamers hope universities will realise the power of having a strong reputation for esport in the market for students, and formal recognition could even lead to scholarships for gamers. Times, Sunday Times Government scientists will examine the evidence about masks today before making a formal recommendation on whether the public should wear them. Times,Sunday Times The government has said it will consider the findings of the commission's report and publish its own formal recommendation in the autumn. Times, Sunday Times Formal recommendation has been a long time coming. Times, Sunday Times Officials had been set to make the formal recommendation to a senior cabinet committee within days. Times, Sunday Times That committee issued a formal recommendation the following year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There is no formal requirement for cost accounts to be audited. Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989) The ability to command support from MPs is both a formal requirement and a practical condition of effective government. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It is not a formal requirement from the government so it is worth asking about. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There has been no formal review of the inquiry - a process which could unearth a key piece of the jigsaw. The Sun (2011) It involved a new procedure that allows complainants to demand a formal review of dropped cases. Times, Sunday Times (2013) If you remain unsatisfied, ask for a formal review. The Sun (2014) The drawing room was a formal room where guests were greeted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But should they wish to hold fantastic gatherings, the formal rooms and secluded garden would provide a terrific party venue. Times, Sunday Times There are 15 rooms in all, including a large living room, library, kitchen and two dining rooms: a formal room and a more casual one that looks toward the river. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ground floor originally contained servant spaces, with the formal rooms on the principle floor and bedrooms on the uppermost floor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Above the piano nobile were the more private room and less formal rooms for the family. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Many tradesmen I have worked with have had rich intellectual lives without a lot of formal schooling. The Sun (2010) She had no formal schooling. Spitfire Women of World War II (2007) It's the end of your formal schooling. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Lacking formal schooling, he did not learn to read and write until adult life. America Past and Present (1995) His formal schooling ended before he learned to read or write. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) In this more formal setting much of the music sounded one-dimensional. Times, Sunday Times We dug in lots of grit - the idea being to create a seminatural landscape within a formal setting. Times,Sunday Times Such a question may not come in a formal setting, but when they are buttonholed at a function or quizzed by a journalist they thought was interested in another topic. Times, Sunday Times In that more formal setting the lyrics inevitably took precedence; the orchestra was the real star of the show. Times, Sunday Times This provides the unit with a formal setting in which to welcome the new commander and honor the old commander. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 City's board are due to meet later this week to make a formal statement about any offers. The Sun Released from the straitjacket of a formal statement, the meeting was more constructive, he claimed. Times, Sunday Times They have no plans to release a formal statement as they concentrate on the release of their fifth album. The Sun Those close to the deal said last night that an agreement was virtually certain and that a formal statement was expected imminently. Times, Sunday Times But by early evening there was still no formal statement from the army of its intentions. Times, Sunday Times Not only do they jar with your outfit, unless you're wearing a seriously formal suit, but there are two major design flaws. Times, Sunday Times Even when filming in the hottest climates, he would be crisply turned out, usually with shirt and tie, often in a blazer or even a formal suit. Times, Sunday Times Buy a formal suit and wear it. ST Teaching was active work and a formal suit could be restricting. Times, Sunday Times Each wore a formal suit, a lead eye mask, and a waterproof coat. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 History students decided to act as they have only five hours of lectures a week and were unwilling to miss any formal teaching time. Times, Sunday Times A similar proportion of undergraduates has also complained of a lack of support from tutors beyond formal teaching in lectures and seminars. Times, Sunday Times Asked about support from their academic tutors beyond formal teaching, 20.8 per cent of students said that this was not good enough. Times, Sunday Times I couldn't agree more with the plea for the return of the formal teaching of grammar. Times, Sunday Times Leading article, page 20naturally and effectively through free play, movement and imitation, rather than formal teaching. Times, Sunday Times Less than 10% a year leave school with formal training in basics such as exponential functions, normal distributions (the ' bell curve') and conditional probability. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This stems from his lack of formal training. Times, Sunday Times (2015) British naval officers did not receive a better formal training than their French or Spanish counterparts. The British way in Warfare - 1688-2000 (1990) He 'blagged' his way into a retreat, and from there, began his formal training. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Therefore, formal training that aims to improve attitudes and support to improve postexposure prophylaxis implementation and completion are needed. 2019, 'Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Postexposure Prophylaxis against HIV Infection among Healthcare Workers in Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia', AIDS Research and Treatment Before the deal can come into force and become a formal treaty, it must also be ratified by both countries. Times, Sunday Times However, no such swap actually took place in any formal treaty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ceasefires may be declared as part of a formal treaty, but they have also been called as part of an informal understanding between opposing forces. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Blackfish proposed that a formal treaty conference with all of the leaders be held on the next day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was essentially a formal treaty of alliance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Initially specialising in formal wear, the label has broadened its range and offers a casual collection as well as leather accessories. Times, Sunday Times But we are also buying more formal wear. The Sun Stores in cities and shopping centres had particularly threadbare sales, not least for formal wear, down 54 per cent. Times,Sunday Times She started with formal wear, presenting suits in houndstooth and checks, then gave her interpretation of some of casual menswear's most popular riffs. Times, Sunday Times The company said there had been a rebound in hiring and the sale of formal wear suits. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 正式的 Japanese: 正式の |
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