formalities
US /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.tiz/
UK /fɔːˈmæl.ə.tiz/
複數名詞
手續, 客套
something that has to be done to obey a rule or custom, especially in business or law
範例:
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We need to complete all the necessary formalities before we can proceed.
在繼續之前，我們需要完成所有必要的手續。
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After the initial greetings, they quickly moved past the formalities to discuss business.
在最初的問候之後，他們很快就跳過了客套話，開始討論業務。