formality

• n. 礼节；拘谨；仪式；正式手续

词态变化

英文词源

formality (n.)

1530s, "agreement as to form," from formal + -ity or else from Middle French formalité (15c.) or Latin formitalitatem. Sense of "conformity to established rule" is from 1590s; meaning "something done for the sake of form" is from 1640s. Related: Formalities.

双语例句

1. In some ways, the official opening is a formality.

从某些方面来说，正式的开幕仪式只不过是走个形式。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him.

利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。

来自柯林斯例句

3. It's a formality which we have to go through.

它是我们必须办理的一项手续.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. The manager's signature was just a formality.

经理的签字只是一种形式.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. There's no time for formality in everyday life.

在日常生活中没有时间讲究礼节.

来自《简明英汉词典》