formal
/ˈfɔːməl/
(formals)
1. 形容词 Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. 正式的 (演讲、行为)
- He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas. 他写了一封非常正式的道歉信给道格拉斯。
2. formally 副词 正式地 [ADV with v]
- He took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep. 他打出租车将她送回文森特广场，在门阶上客气地道了晚安。
3. 形容词 A formal action, statement, or request is an official one. 官方的; 正式的 (行为、陈述、要求等) [ADJ n]
- UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities. 联合国官员们称一份正式的要求已转给了美国当局。
- No formal announcement had been made. 尚无官方声明。
4. formally 副词 官方地; 正式地 [ADV with v]
- Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan. 外交官们还没有正式同意安德森的计划。
5. 形容词 Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear elegant clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules. 正式的 (场合)
- One evening the company arranged a formal dinner after the play. 一天晚上该公司在演出后安排了一场正式的晚宴。
6. 可数名词 Formal is also a noun. 正式的社交活动
- ...a wide array of events, including school formals and speech nights, weddings, and balls. …一系列丰富多样的活动，包括学校舞会、演讲之夜、婚礼和大型舞会等。
7. 形容词 Formal clothes are very elegant clothes that are suitable for formal occasions. 适合正式场合的 (服装) [ADJ n]
- They wore ordinary ties instead of the more formal high collar and cravat. 他们打着普通的领带而不是更为正式的高领领结。
8. formally 副词 正式地
- It was really too warm for her to dress so formally. 她穿得这么正式真的太热了。
9. 形容词 Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university. 正规的 (教育、培训等) [ADJ n]
- Wendy didn't have any formal dance training. 温迪没受过任何正规的舞蹈训练。
10. formally 副词 正规地 [ADV -ed]
- Usually only formally-trained artists from established schools are chosen. 通常只有在知名学校受过正规训练的艺术家才能被选中。
11. → see also formality
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