for·mal·ly
adverb/ˈfɔːməli/
/ˈfɔːrməli/
- in a very correct way that is suitable for official or important occasions
opposite informally适合正式场合的;正规的;庄重的 - ‘How do you do?’ she said formally.
“你好!” 她很正式地说。
- ‘How do you do?’ she said formally.
- officially; in a way that follows an agreed or official way of doing things
正式的;合乎规矩的 - The accounts were formally approved by the board.
账目已由董事会正式批准。
- The accounts were formally approved by the board.
- through lessons, exams, etc. received in a school, college or university rather than just through practical experience
正规的 - Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period.
虽然他不是科班出身的艺术史学家,但他对这一时期的知识却普遍为人尊重。
- Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period.
- in the way that something appears or is presented
正式地:以某种形式出现或呈现的方式 - Formally, the distinction between town and country workers was clear, but in practice there was some overlap.
形式上,城镇工人和乡村工人之间的区别是明确的,但实际上存在一些重叠。
- Formally, the distinction between town and country workers was clear, but in practice there was some overlap.
- in a regular manner, according to a clear, exact plan
synonym informally整齐的;布置井然的 - The gardens were formally arranged.
花园被正式布置。
- The gardens were formally arranged.