stand on ceremony
US /stænd ɑn ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/
UK /stænd ɑn ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/
成语
1.
拘泥于礼节, 讲究客套
to behave in a formal way, or to insist on formal behavior from others, especially when it is not necessary or appropriate
示例:
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Please don't stand on ceremony; just make yourself at home.
请不要拘泥于礼节；就当自己家一样。
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There's no need to stand on ceremony with old friends.
老朋友之间没必要讲究客套。
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