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formal adj.正式的；正规的；形式的；公开的；拘谨的；有条理的 (1) 在正式的舞会上，我感到局促不安，很不自在。(2) 这种工作不需要任何正规训练。(3) 这两种体系只是在表面上有某种相似之处，其实根本不同。(4) 这位作家公开否认了这一传闻。(5) 他们的商务议事很有条理。 In our casual world, there are still many times we need to be formal, like at weddings or funerals. Adopting a formal manner — i.e., dressing up and not eating with your hands — will help you make a good impression on job interviewers or future in-laws. Being formal doesn't have to mean being stiff or unnatural; it's basically just using good manners and following the rules.

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英 ['fɔːml] 美 ['fɔːrml] (1) At the formal party I felt very awkward and out of place.(2) This job doesn't require any formal training.(3) There is only a formal resemblance between the two systems; they are in fact radically different.(4) The writer made a formal denial of the hearsay.(5) They are very formal in their business transactions. Being formal is all about being taken seriously. If you're invited to the White House, you want to make a good impression, so it's a good idea to adopt a generally formal demeanor. No jeans or trash talking allowed. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]正式的；规范的；庄重的 Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas...他给道格拉斯写了一封非常正式的道歉信。Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal.商业关系有必要更正式一些。formallyHe took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep.他打车把她送回了文森特广场，并在门口正式道了晚安。formalityLillith's formality and seriousness amused him.利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。2[ADJ 形容词](行为、声明或要求)官方的，正式的 A formal action, statement, or request is an official one.   [ADJ n]UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities...联合国官员称正式请求已向美国当局转达。No formal announcement had been made.尚无任何官方声明。...a formal application.正式的申请formallyDiplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan...外交官们还没有正式同意安德森的方案。They are now formally separated and they will continue to lead their own lives.他们现在正式分开了，将会继续各自的生活。3[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](场合)正式的，合乎礼仪的 Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear smart clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules.   [usu ADJ n]One evening the film company arranged a formal dinner after the play.一天晚上，电影公司在演出结束后安排了一个正式的晚宴。Formal is also a noun....a wide array of events, including school formals and speech nights, weddings, and balls.包括学校正式舞会、演讲之夜、婚礼和大型舞会等一系列丰富多样的活动4[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](服饰)正规的，正式的，适合正式场合的 Formal clothes are very smart clothes that are suitable for formal occasions.   [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。formallyIt was really too warm for her to dress so formally.她穿得如此正式，实在是太热了。5[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]整齐的；规矩的；井然有序的 Something that is done, written, or studied in a formal way has a very ordered, organized method or style. This does not encourage the child to analyse the environment in a formal way...这并不能鼓励孩子有条理地分析周围的环境。Classic Greek drama was written in verse, usually in an elevated and formal style.古典希腊戏剧以韵文写成，通常用词讲究、结构整齐。...a formal methodology.结构严谨的方法论6[ADJ 形容词](通常指学校教育)正规的 Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university.   [ADJ n]Although his formal education stopped after primary school, he was an avid reader...尽管小学毕业后就再没有受过正规的教育，他却十分爱读书。Leroy didn't have any formal dance training.勒罗伊没受过任何正规的舞蹈训练。formallyMr Dawe was the ancient, formally trained head gardener.道先生是那种老式的、正规科班出身的首席园艺师。7[ADJ 形容词]See also:formality；(尤指按照某种设计规则)布局匀称的，布置整齐的 A formal garden or room is arranged in a very regular and controlled way, especially according to certain rules of design. ...a formal herb garden...布局匀称的草药园The Coronata wallpaper lends a formal air to the dining room.科罗娜塔墙纸给餐厅增添了一种整齐有致的气氛。

英语单词	formal
英美音标	英 ['fɔːml] 美 ['fɔːrml]
中文释义	adj.正式的；正规的；形式的；公开的；拘谨的；有条理的
英语例句	(1) At the formal party I felt very awkward and out of place. (2) This job doesn't require any formal training. (3) There is only a formal resemblance between the two systems; they are in fact radically different. (4) The writer made a formal denial of the hearsay. (5) They are very formal in their business transactions.
中文例句	(1) 在正式的舞会上，我感到局促不安，很不自在。 (2) 这种工作不需要任何正规训练。 (3) 这两种体系只是在表面上有某种相似之处，其实根本不同。 (4) 这位作家公开否认了这一传闻。 (5) 他们的商务议事很有条理。
vocabulary简明	Being formal is all about being taken seriously. If you're invited to the White House, you want to make a good impression, so it's a good idea to adopt a generally formal demeanor. No jeans or trash talking allowed.
vocabulary扩展	In our casual world, there are still many times we need to be formal, like at weddings or funerals. Adopting a formal manner — i.e., dressing up and not eating with your hands — will help you make a good impression on job interviewers or future in-laws. Being formal doesn't have to mean being stiff or unnatural; it's basically just using good manners and following the rules.
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]正式的；规范的；庄重的 Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas... 他给道格拉斯写了一封非常正式的道歉信。 Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal. 商业关系有必要更正式一些。 formally He took her back to Vincent Square in a taxi, saying goodnight formally on the doorstep. 他打车把她送回了文森特广场，并在门口正式道了晚安。 formality Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him. 利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。 2 [ADJ 形容词](行为、声明或要求)官方的，正式的 A formal action, statement, or request is an official one. [ADJ n] UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities... 联合国官员称正式请求已向美国当局转达。 No formal announcement had been made. 尚无任何官方声明。 ...a formal application. 正式的申请 formally Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan... 外交官们还没有正式同意安德森的方案。 They are now formally separated and they will continue to lead their own lives. 他们现在正式分开了，将会继续各自的生活。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](场合)正式的，合乎礼仪的 Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear smart clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules. [usu ADJ n] One evening the film company arranged a formal dinner after the play. 一天晚上，电影公司在演出结束后安排了一个正式的晚宴。 Formal is also a noun. ...a wide array of events, including school formals and speech nights, weddings, and balls. 包括学校正式舞会、演讲之夜、婚礼和大型舞会等一系列丰富多样的活动 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](服饰)正规的，正式的，适合正式场合的 Formal clothes are very smart clothes that are suitable for formal occasions. [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。 formally It was really too warm for her to dress so formally. 她穿得如此正式，实在是太热了。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]整齐的；规矩的；井然有序的 Something that is done, written, or studied in a formal way has a very ordered, organized method or style. This does not encourage the child to analyse the environment in a formal way... 这并不能鼓励孩子有条理地分析周围的环境。 Classic Greek drama was written in verse, usually in an elevated and formal style. 古典希腊戏剧以韵文写成，通常用词讲究、结构整齐。 ...a formal methodology. 结构严谨的方法论 6 [ADJ 形容词](通常指学校教育)正规的 Formal education or training is given officially, usually in a school, college, or university. [ADJ n] Although his formal education stopped after primary school, he was an avid reader... 尽管小学毕业后就再没有受过正规的教育，他却十分爱读书。 Leroy didn't have any formal dance training. 勒罗伊没受过任何正规的舞蹈训练。 formally Mr Dawe was the ancient, formally trained head gardener. 道先生是那种老式的、正规科班出身的首席园艺师。 7 [ADJ 形容词]See also:formality ；(尤指按照某种设计规则)布局匀称的，布置整齐的 A formal garden or room is arranged in a very regular and controlled way, especially according to certain rules of design. ...a formal herb garden... 布局匀称的草药园 The Coronata wallpaper lends a formal air to the dining room. 科罗娜塔墙纸给餐厅增添了一种整齐有致的气氛。

Formal Good Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Formally Ly N Adj