formal
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ 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. formallyADV 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. ADJ 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. formallyADV 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. ADJ 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. N-COUNT 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. ADJ 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. formallyADV 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. ADJ 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. formallyADV 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
ADV
1. N →another name for methylal
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formal /ˈfɔːməl/ (formals)
formal /ˈfɔːmæl/
剑桥词典
- They wanted to make a formal complaint about their doctor .
- The US lodged a formal protest against the arrest of the foreign reporters .
- My client accepts the formal apology without prejudice to any further legal action she may decide to take.
- A formal protest was made by the German team about their disqualification from the relay final .
- Most modern kings and queens rule their countries only in a formal way, without real power .
- Is it considered improper to wear such a short skirt to a formal occasion ?
- It's incorrect to address people by their first names at these formal events .
- His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion .
- He writes in a formal and rather stilted style .
- My clothes for work tend to be quite formal.
formal adjective (OFFICIAL)
public or official公开的；正式的
formal procedures 正式的程序
a formal announcement 正式声明
in appearance or by name only
形式上的；表面上的；名义上的
I am the formal leader of the project but the everyday management is in the hands of my assistant . 我是这个项目名义上的领导，但日常管理都由我的助理负责。
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formal adjective (SERIOUS)
Formal language , clothes , and behaviour are suitable for serious or official occasions .（语言、服装和行为）庄重的，正规的，适合正式场合的
a formal dinner party 正式宴会
例句
formal adjective (EDUCATION)
Formal education or training is received in a school or college .（教育或培训）正规的
Tom had little formal education . 汤姆没怎么受过正规教育。
formal adjective (GARDEN)
A formal garden is carefully designed and kept according to a plan , and it is not allowed to grow naturally .
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