formality

英 [fɔːˈmæl.ə.ti]      美 [fɔːˈmæl.ə.t̬i]
  • n. 礼节;拘谨;仪式;正式手续
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记忆“formality”的方法可以是将其分解为“form”和“-ality”两部分。首先,“form”代表形式或形态,而“-ality”是表示状态的词缀。因此,可以将“formality”想象为某种正式或仪式化的形式,它描述了一种行为或场合的正式性。例如,婚礼上的正式仪式就是一种formality。

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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.
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。
2. Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him.
利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。
3. It's a formality which we have to go through.
它是我们必须办理的一项手续.
4. The manager's signature was just a formality.
经理的签字只是一种形式.
5. There's no time for formality in everyday life.
在日常生活中没有时间讲究礼节.