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| /fɔːˈmæləti/ |
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| 1 | C usually plural something that must be done as part of an official process or that you are expected to do in a social situation 礼节；礼仪；手续 |
| We went through the usual formalities at customs and passport control. 我们通过了海关和护照检查处的例行手续。 |
| | 1a | C something that must be done but that does not have much real meaning or importance 繁文缛节；俗套 | | just a formality The interview is just a formality. 面试不过是一种形式而己。 | |
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| 2 | U formal style of writing , behaving etc （写作风格、行为方式等的）正式，正式性 |
| A degree of formality in dress is expected in this business. 做这种工作着装上需要正式一点。 |
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