formality 词态变化
复数: formalities;
formality 英文词源
- formality (n.)
- 1530s, "agreement as to form," from formal + -ity or else from Middle French formalité (15c.) or Latin formitalitatem. Sense of "conformity to established rule" is from 1590s; meaning "something done for the sake of form" is from 1640s. Related: Formalities.
formality 英文释义
- 1. a requirement of etiquette or custom
- 2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
- 3. compliance with formal rules
formality 双语例句
- 1. In some ways, the official opening is a formality.
- 从某些方面来说，正式的开幕仪式只不过是走个形式。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him.
- 利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. It's a formality which we have to go through.
- 它是我们必须办理的一项手续.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. The manager's signature was just a formality.
- 经理的签字只是一种形式.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. There's no time for formality in everyday life.
- 在日常生活中没有时间讲究礼节.
来自《简明英汉词典》
formality 实用场景例句
- to go through all the formalities necessary in order to get a gun licence
- 办理取得持枪执照的全部必要手续
牛津词典
- Let's skip the formalities and get down to business.
- 咱们省去繁文缛节，开始讨论实质问题吧。
牛津词典
- He already knows he has the job so the interview is a mere formality.
- 他已知道得到了这个工作，所以面试仅仅是走走过场。
牛津词典
- Different levels of formality are appropriate in different situations.
- 不同程度的注重礼节适用于不同场合。
牛津词典
- She greeted him with stiff formality.
- 她拘谨地按礼节向他致意。
牛津词典
- With the Cold War almost over, the talks were a mere formality.
- 随着冷战即将结束，对话就只是一种形式了。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes.
- 给他们办理入境和通关手续只用了短短几分钟时间。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- There is too much formality at official dinners.
- 官方的晚宴有太多的拘泥形式了.
期刊摘选
- Fill out the form first. This is the formality we have to follow.
- 先填写表格, 这是必须的手续.
期刊摘选
- With regard to participation, two trends of formality and simplification should be avoided.
- 在这一过程中, 要避免参与的形式化和简单化倾向.
期刊摘选
- I found the formality of the occasion irritating.
- 我觉得这种场合的繁文缛节十分讨厌.
期刊摘选
- He is already assured of the job and his interview is a mere formality.
- 他已经肯定获得那份工作了,口头审查仅是形式而已.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Why all this formality?
- 干吗这么大规矩?
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The manager's signature was just a formality.
- 经理的签字只是一种形式.
《简明英汉词典》
- Formality is one way of doing so.
- 而言语规范正是保持距离的方法之一.
期刊摘选
- There's no time for formality in everyday life.
- 在日常生活中没有时间讲究礼节.
《简明英汉词典》
- He has the greatest disregard for all formality.
- 他全然不顾一切礼节.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- How can the formality be settled if it keeps being put off?
- 要是一个劲地宽展下去,到什么时候才能办好手续 呀 .
期刊摘选
- He is a stickler for formality.
- 他是一个拘泥礼节的人.
《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The chairman dispensed with the formality of read the minute.
- 董事长省去了读会议记录的手续或做法.
期刊摘选
- The manager reacted against the formality of his predecessor.
- 那位经理一反前任的刻板拘泥而行之.
期刊摘选
- We must take a serious attitude in summing up our work, and not just make it a mere formality.
- 总结工作要认真, 不要走过场.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- It's a formality which we have to go through.
- 它是我们必须办理的一项手续.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- If he was her equal, why did he behave so without formality?
- 如果他与她平等相待, 他为什么举止无拘无束 呢 ?
辞典例句
- I still need to complete one formality.
- 我还要办一道手续.
期刊摘选
- He was already assured of the job and his interview was a mere formality.
- 他已经确保有那项工作,他的面试仅仅是形式.
期刊摘选
- In the times of the emperors, the formality within the Forbidden City was rigid beyond belief.
- 在帝王时代, 紫禁城内的礼仪异常严格,令人难以置信.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Here's your receipt. You are through with the custom formality.
- 这是您的收据. 您已办完海关手续了.
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