formalities
US /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.tiz/
UK /fɔːˈmæl.ə.tiz/
复数名词
手续, 客套
something that has to be done to obey a rule or custom, especially in business or law
示例:
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We need to complete all the necessary formalities before we can proceed.
在继续之前，我们需要完成所有必要的手续。
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After the initial greetings, they quickly moved past the formalities to discuss business.
在最初的问候之后，他们很快就跳过了客套话，开始讨论业务。