| 释义 |
for·mal AHD[fôrʹməl] D.J.[ˈfɔːməl]K.K.[ˈfɔrməl]adj.（形容词）- Relating to or involving outward form or structure.外形的，形式的：关于或涉及事物外在形式或结构的
- Being or relating to essential form or constitution:形式的：属于事物的基本形式或构成的：a formal principle.形式原则
- Following or being in accord with accepted forms, conventions, or regulations:正规的：遵循或符合规定的形式、惯例或规则的：had little formal education; went to a formal party.受过很少的正规教育；参加一个正规聚会
- Executed, carried out, or done in proper or regular form:正式的：以适当或常规形式进行的：a formal reprimand; a formal document.正式谴责；正式文件
- Characterized by strict or meticulous observation of forms; methodical:正式的，符合传统或习惯的：在形式上严格拘泥于细节的；有条理的：very formal in their business transactions.他们的商务议事很有条理
- Stiffly ceremonious:刻板的：a formal manner; a formal greeting; a formal bow to the monarch.刻板的仪态；刻板的欢迎；向君主刻板地鞠躬
- Having the outward appearance but lacking in substance:形式的，表面的，徒有其表的：只有表面现象而没有实体的：a formal requirement that is usually ignored.通常被忽略的表面条件
n.（名词）- Something, such as a gown or social affair, that is formal in nature.礼服：性质上属于正式的东西，如长礼服和社交活动
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Latin fōrmālis 源自 拉丁语 fōrmālis
- from fōrma [shape] 源自 fōrma [形状]
forʹmally adv.（副词）forʹmalness n.（名词） |