pro forma
US /ˌproʊ ˈfɔːr.mə/
UK /ˌprəʊ ˈfɔː.mə/
形容词
形式上的, 表面上的
done or produced as a formality or as a matter of course, without serious intent or commitment
示例:
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The meeting was largely pro forma, with all decisions having been made in advance.
会议很大程度上是形式上的，所有决定都已提前做出。
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They issued a pro forma invoice for the goods.
他们为货物开具了形式发票。
副词
形式上, 表面上
as a matter of form or for the sake of appearance
示例:
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The committee approved the proposal pro forma, without much discussion.
委员会形式上批准了该提案，没有进行太多讨论。
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He signed the document pro forma, knowing it wouldn't change anything.
他形式上签署了文件，知道这不会改变任何事情。