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		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) |