for·mu·la·ic
adjective/ˌfɔːmjuˈleɪɪk/
/ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪɪk/
(formal)- made up of fixed patterns of words or ideas
由固定套话堆砌的；公式化构思的 - Traditional stories make use of formulaic expressions like ‘Once upon a time…’.
传统故事采用 “从前…” 一类的套语。
- Traditional stories make use of formulaic expressions like ‘Once upon a time…’.