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单词 formality
释义

formality

UK /fɔː(r)ˈmæləti/

Word Forms

singularformality
pluralformalities

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable usually pluralsomething that must be done as part of an official process or that you are expected to do in a social situation

    We went through the usual formalities at customs and passport control.

    Synonyms and related words

    Systems and methods for doing things
    1. 1a
      countable something that must be done but that does not have much real meaning or importance
      just a formality:

      The interview is just a formality.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for actions and activities
  2. 2
    uncountable formal style of writing, behaving etc

    A degree of formality in dress is expected in this business.

    Synonyms and related words

    Polite behaviour
    Synonyms and related words

    Writing or speech style

formality

US /fɔrˈmæləti/

Word Forms

singularformality
pluralformalities

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable usually pluralsomething that must be done as part of an official process or that you are expected to do in a social situation

    We went through the usual formalities at customs and passport control.

    the tiresome formalities of a trial

    Synonyms and related words

    Systems and methods for doing things
    1. 1a
      countable something that must be done but that does not have much real meaning or importance

      Normally the vote of the state’s presidential electors is a mere formality.

      just a formality:

      The interview is just a formality.

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for actions and activities
  2. 2
    uncountable formal style of writing, behaving, etc.

    Good teachers try to find the right combination of formality and informality in the classroom.

    A degree of formality in dress is expected in this business.

    Synonyms and related words

    Polite behavior
    Synonyms and related words

    Writing or speech style
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