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BNC: 6949 COCA: 11999

formality

Word family 
for·mal·i·ty /fɔːˈmæləti $ fɔːr-/ ●○○ noun (plural formalities)  
1  [countableC usually plural]BPPUBLIC/NOT PRIVATE something that you must do as a formal or official part of an activity or process 正式手续
 the formalities necessary for a valid marriage
有效婚姻所需的正式手续
2  [countableC usually singular] something you must do even though it has no practical importance or effects 例行公事
just/only/merely etc a formality
 Getting a gun license here seems to be just a formality.
在这里取得持枪执照似乎只是个形式。
3  [uncountableU]POLITE careful attention to polite behaviour and language in formal situations 遵守礼节 OPP informality
 There is always some degree of formality when one speaks to a stranger.
同陌生人说话总得讲点礼节。
 The loan was arranged with little formality.
没说多少客套话就商定了贷款。
Examples from the Corpus
formality• As the formula clearly involved some reduction in wages, this was much more than a formality.• When I re-read my letter I saw that I had written it with a formality that I did not intend.• Jean and Fred will complete the adoption formalities this weekend.• The following morning, Mr Harrison greeted her with careful formality.• Under this Standing Order, a Bill is taken to be read a first time if certain formalities are gone through.• This isn't a defence for hollow formalities.• The border post formalities are quickly completed.• The after-class meetings didn't have the formality of a classroom.• While the formalities are being dealt with, relatives should be given every comfort and assistance if they seek it.• The formality of reading allows her to interact with me without uncertainty and anxiety.• Immediate access without formality to the largest public collection of science literature in Northern Ireland.
just/only/merely etc a formality• By the end of the day, her confirmation seemed merely a formality.• The only formality required of a person who wishes to commence trading in this way concerns the naming of the business.
degree of formality• The registrar was a dignified man who behaved with the correct degree of formality.• These are expressed with differing degrees of formality in the form of statutory provisions, case law and conventions of the constitution.• The degree of formality ranged from elaborate and schematic written documents to a simple mental rehearsal of what would happen next.• Music groups and choirs are usually drawn to differing styles of music and varying degrees of formality.
From Longman Business Dictionary
formalityfor·mal·i·ty /fɔːˈmælətifɔːr-/ noun (plural formalities) [countableC usually plural]LAW
1something formal or official that you have to do so that a process can be completed properly
immigration and customs formalities
Certain formalities have to be completed before the legal transfer can take effect.
2a formality something that has to be done for official reasons but will not have any real effect on something that has already been planned or agreed
It will only be a formality to renew the agreement on a long-term basis.
Although the sale still requires the approval of the Chinese government, such approval is a mere formality.
for·mal·i·ty noun
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BNC: 6949 COCA: 11999
formality

noun¹

 1action that is necessary according to custom/law儀式；手續ADJECTIVE | VERB + FORMALITY | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤mere區區形式◇Your acceptance into the club will be a mere formality.只需要辦一個簡單的手續你就可以加入俱樂部。➤customs, legal (both especially BrE) 海關／法律手續VERB + FORMALITY➤complete, deal with, go through完成手續；辦手續◇It only took a few minutes to complete the legal formalities.完成法律手續只花了幾分鐘。➤dispense with, drop (especially NAmE) 免去／取消形式◇Let's dispense with the formalities and get down to work.我們不必拘禮，開始工作吧。PHRASES➤just a formality, merely a formality, only a formality只是例行公事◇She was clearly the best candidate for the job, so her interview was just a formality.很明顯她是最適合那項工作的求職者，面試只是例行公事而已。
formality

noun²

 2polite/formal way of behaving禮貌或正式的舉止ADJECTIVE | ... OF FORMALITY | VERB + FORMALITY ADJECTIVE➤stiff刻板的禮節... OF FORMALITY➤degree, level禮節程度／層次◇It is important to be aware of the level of formality required at any social function.注意不同社交活動的特定禮節是很重要的。VERB + FORMALITY➤maintain保持禮節◇She preferred to maintain a cool formality in her dealings with her manager.她選擇與經理保持一種公事公辦的關係。
BNC: 6949 COCA: 11999
formality noun
⇨ respect
BNC: 6949 COCA: 11999
formality
Systems and methods for doing things: modality, method, system...
General words for actions and activities: action, measure, doings...
Polite behaviour: courtesy, tact, chivalry...
Writing or speech style: academic writing, delivery, diction...

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