英语词汇“formality”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

formalitynoun

uk/fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/us/fɔːˈmæl.ə.t̬i/

formality noun (ACTION)

[ 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.

formalities [ plural ]

something that the law or an official process says must be done:

We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected).

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Things of little importance

bagatelle
factoid
footnote
periphery
poor
poor relation idiom
slush
small beer
small fry
small potatoes
sop
sundries
technicality
trifle
trivia
triviality

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Manners & levels of formality

formality noun (SERIOUSNESS)

[ U ] 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.

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Manners & levels of formality

buttoned-down
ceremonial
ceremonious
ceremony
decency
formal
formally
gentility
grace
ground rules
impropriety
informal
propriety
pukka
refinement
solemnity
stand on ceremony idiom
stiff
stiffly
valediction

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单词	formality
释义	Contents noun (2) formality (ACTION) formality (SERIOUSNESS) Contents noun (3) formality (1) formality (2) formality (3) English American Business formalitynoun uk/fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/us/fɔːˈmæl.ə.t̬i/ formality noun (ACTION) [ 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. formalities [ plural ] something that the law or an official process says must be done: We'll have to observe the formalities (= do what is expected). Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Things of little importance bagatelle factoid footnote periphery poor poor relation idiom slush small beer small fry small potatoes sop sundries technicality trifle trivia triviality You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Manners & levels of formality formality noun (SERIOUSNESS) [ U ] 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: synonyms and related words Manners & levels of formality buttoned-down ceremonial ceremonious ceremony decency formal formally gentility grace ground rules impropriety informal propriety pukka refinement solemnity stand on ceremony idiom stiff stiffly valediction See more results » formalitynoun us/fɔrˈmæl·ɪ·t̬i/ something done because it follows the usual or accepted way of doing things, although it may not be important: [ C ] There were only a few legal formalities to be finished, and he would be free to leave the country. [ C ] It was just a mere formality. Formality is also formal behavior or appearance. formalitynoun uk/fɔːˈmæləti/usplural formalities [ C ] something official that must be done before something else can happen or be done: It is essential to observe all the formalities when setting up a business. complete/go through the formalities (of sth) This should be a means of injecting share capital into a company without going through the formalities of a share issue. Approval of the documents is a legal formality. [ C, usually singular ] something that must be done but that is unlikely to affect an agreement that has already been made: little more than/only/merely a formality There are still some details to be sorted out, but I believe it's only a formality. Background checks often are a mere formality in the hiring process. [ U ] formal writing, behaviour, etc. that is suitable in important or official situations: The bank says its business overdrafts are arranged with a minimum of formality and fuss.
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