formality
US /fɔːˈmæl.ə.t̬i/
UK /fɔːˈmæl.ə.t̬i/
名詞
1.
形式, 手續
a thing that is done simply to comply with a custom, rule, or etiquette
範例:
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The signing of the document was a mere formality.
文件的簽署只是一個形式。
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It's just a formality, you don't need to worry too much.
這只是一個形式，你不需要太擔心。
2.
正式性, 拘謹
strict adherence to rules or conventions in behavior or speech
範例:
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The meeting was conducted with great formality.
會議以極大的正式性進行。
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Her speech was marked by a certain formality.
她的演講帶有一定的正式性。
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