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词组 formal
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formal /ˈfɔːməl $ ˈfɔːr-/ adjective 1. formal language or behaviour is used with people who you do not know well, or at important official occasionsnounsformal language It’s best to use formal language when you’re writing an essay.a formal word ‘Acquire’ is a formal word for ‘get’.formal behaviour BrE formal behavior AmE His mother’s behaviour towards the children was rather formal.a formal manner “Am I speaking to Miss Price?” he asked in a very formal manner.verbsseem/sound formal Her voice sounded very formal on the phone.THESAURUS: formal stiff behaving in a formal way, which seems rather unfriendly and not relaxed: When we first met he seemed rather stiff and he never smiled. | She has a stiff upper-class manner. stuffy formal and traditional or old-fashioned: The college does not want to seem stuffy and behind the times. | Opera has a rather stuffy image, which does not appeal to many young people. | We both dislike formality and stuffy weddings where everybody does what their parents want.ANTONYMS informal2. made or done officially or publiclynounsa formal announcement/statement The chairman will make a formal announcement about the company’s future.a formal request/invitation You have to make a formal request to see the documents. | Have you received a formal invitation to attend the conference?a formal complaint She intends to make a formal complaint against the police.a formal agreement The two companies have signed a formal agreement to merge with each other.a formal system/procedure There is a formal procedure for dealing with complaints.a formal meeting The committee held a formal meeting to discuss the issue.a formal occasion/event He only wears his suit at formal occasions such as weddings and funerals.a formal investigation/inquiry The authorities have launched a formal investigation into the accident.formal approval Parliament gave its formal approval to the bill.formal education/training/qualifications (=in a school or college) His father had no formal education after the age of 14. | He works as an accountant, but he does not have any formal qualifications.ANTONYMS informal
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