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for.malH5fC:7mEl, $5fC:r-adjusing an agreed way of doing things; well planned and organized正式的，符合程序的;有条有理的，正规的There are formal procedures for making complaints.提起诉讼有正式的程序。We have recently adopted more formal methods of assessment.最近我们采用了更为正规的评估方法。Formal language is not used in relaxed or friendly conversation; it is suitable for serious or official occasions and writing.正式语言，正式语体The letter of appointment was in very formal language.任命书使用非常正式的语言。'Reprimand' is a more formal word than 'tell off' although both mean 'to criticize someone for something they have done'.虽然都表示“批评，谴责”，但reprimand一词要比tell off更为正式一些。A formal meeting / occasion / meal is one at which particular types of behaviour and / or types of clothes (=formal dress) are expected and used.(对行为举止和着装有特定要求的)正式会议/场合/餐宴If someone has a formal manner or acts in a formal way they are (too) serious and careful in what they say or do.(言行举止)谨小慎微的，拘谨刻板的A formal offer /refusal/ statement or formal notice is a way of clearly explaining or making public all the necessary details, often in writing.正式提议/拒绝/声明，正式通知We made a formal offer for (=to buy) the house.我们就这栋房子提了个正式报价。They gave formal notice that they were changing the parking arrangements.他们出了个正式通知说他们要改变停车场布局。Someone who has had no formal education has not been to school or been taught in the usual way.正规教育A formal garden is carefully designed and kept according to a plan, and it is not allowed to grow naturally.精心修整的花园Formal can mean in appearance or by name only.形式上的，名义上的I am the formal leader of the project but the everyday management is in the hands of my assistant.我是该项目名义上的领导，不过日常的管理工作都由我的助手做。The visitors took only a formal interest in the classroom activities.参观者只是形式上对课堂活动表示兴趣。
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