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单词 formality
释义 formality

formality /fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/ aep /-t̬i/

noun (ACTION)
1
F0 [C] something that has to be done but has no real importance:
» You'll have to sign the visitors' book, but it's just a formality.Thesaurus+: ↑Things of little importance
formalities [plural]
2
F0 something that the law or an official process says must be done:
» We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected).Thesaurus+: ↑Manners and levels of formality , ↑Polite and respectful
noun [U] (SERIOUSNESS)
F0 the quality of being suitable for serious or official occasions: » She found the formality of the occasion rather daunting.» A note of formality in his voice alerted her to the fact that others were listening.Thesaurus+: ↑Manners and levels of formality , ↑Polite and respectfulWord Builder:Nouns: formalityAdjectives: formal, informalVerbs: formalizeAdverbs: formally, informally
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