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单词 semiformal
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Definition of semiformal in US English:

semiformal

adjectiveˌsemēˈfôrməlˌsemˌī-
  • 1Combining formal and informal elements.

    in the semiformal atmosphere irritations can be aired
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sometimes the biggest challenge to getting ready for a semi-formal date is defining ‘semiformal.’
    • My wedding was semiformal, so everyone just dressed neat and tidy.
    • Today, it's another iteration of ‘How to dress yourself,’ this time for semiformal events such as… well, this work function, or a nice party.
    1. 1.1 Used to describe clothing that is neither formal nor casual and that is typically worn for a dance, wedding, or other event.
      the casino has a semiformal dress code (men must wear a tie and jacket)
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Most dress or semiformal trousers should have a slight to medium break when the bottom meets the shoe, no more than one inch.
      • If the wedding in question takes place before 6:30 or 7:00 at night, there's a good chance that the bride and groom are skipping black tie and opting instead for semiformal dress.
      • Patients prefer doctors to wear semiformal dress and are most comfortable with conservative items.
nounˌsemēˈfôrməlˌsemˌī-
  • An event at which semiformal attire is expected.

    it had organized its own spring semiformal at a nearby hotel
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I met him at the semiformal that Scott was supposed to attend with me.
    • My school has what we call the semiformal (semi, for short), which is held in December.
    • As I mentioned, I invited him to be my date for the semiformal of my junior year.
    • Later that evening the Kimmel Center hosts a red-carpet-styled gala for the glitterati and a dress-to-the-nines semiformal.
 
 

Definition of semiformal in US English:

semiformal

adjectiveˌsemˌī-
  • 1Combining formal and informal elements.

    in the semiformal atmosphere irritations can be aired
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Sometimes the biggest challenge to getting ready for a semi-formal date is defining ‘semiformal.’
    • My wedding was semiformal, so everyone just dressed neat and tidy.
    • Today, it's another iteration of ‘How to dress yourself,’ this time for semiformal events such as… well, this work function, or a nice party.
    1. 1.1North American Used to describe clothing that is neither formal nor casual and that is typically worn for a dance, wedding, or other event.
      the casino has a semiformal dress code (men must wear a tie and jacket)
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Patients prefer doctors to wear semiformal dress and are most comfortable with conservative items.
      • Most dress or semiformal trousers should have a slight to medium break when the bottom meets the shoe, no more than one inch.
      • If the wedding in question takes place before 6:30 or 7:00 at night, there's a good chance that the bride and groom are skipping black tie and opting instead for semiformal dress.
nounˌsemˌī-
North American
  • A social event at which semiformal clothing is expected.

    it had organized its own spring semiformal at a nearby hotel
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I met him at the semiformal that Scott was supposed to attend with me.
    • As I mentioned, I invited him to be my date for the semiformal of my junior year.
    • Later that evening the Kimmel Center hosts a red-carpet-styled gala for the glitterati and a dress-to-the-nines semiformal.
    • My school has what we call the semiformal (semi, for short), which is held in December.
 
 
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