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for·mal·i·ty /fɔːˈmælətɪ/
n.
1. 拘泥形式；遵守礼节
She treated me with great formality. 他对我非常拘礼。
2. 拘谨
The guests' initial formality began to melt after a few drinks. 喝了几杯酒之后客人们开始时的拘谨渐渐消失了。
3. 礼节，仪式；繁文缛节；俗套；正式(或形式上)的手续
the formalities at a wedding 婚礼上的繁文缛节
The chairman's speech was only a formality. 主席的讲话不过是一种俗套。
the customs formalities 海关的种种手续
There are a few formalities to be gone through before you enter a foreign country. 在进入外国前要办理一些手续。
He was already assured of the job and his interview was a mere formality. 他已经知道一定可以获得这个工作，面试只不过是走一过场。
4. 正式(性质)
the formality of the occasion 这一场合的隆重严肃性
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