| 釋義 |
formality /fa'maelatx; for'maelati/ n (pl -ties) 1 [U] strict attention to rules, forms and convention: 嚴(yán)守禮節(jié); 拘泥形式: There was too much ~ in the Duke's household. 公爵的家里過(guò)份拘泥形式。 2 [C] formal act; sth required by custom or rules: 正式行動(dòng); 禮節(jié); 儀式; 手續(xù): legal formalities; 法律上的正式手續(xù); comply with all the necessary formalities. 遵守一切必要的禮儀。 s mere ~, sth one is required or expected to do, but which has little meaning or importance. 僅為形式而已; 只是手續(xù)而已。 |