单词 | formality |
释义 | formality —formality /fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/ aep /-t̬i/ noun (ACTION) 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 importanceformalities [plural]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 respectfulnoun [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: formality–Adjectives: formal, informal–Verbs: formalize–Adverbs: formally, informally |
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