formalities

英 [fɔːˈmælɪtiz]

美 [fɔrˈmælətiz]

n.  正式手续; 例行公事; 遵守礼节
formality的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 形式;仪式;俗套
  If you say that an action or procedure is just aformality, you mean that it is done only because it is normally done, and that it will not have any real effect on the situation.
  1. With the Cold War almost over, the talks were a mere formality.
     随着冷战即将结束，对话就只是一种形式了。
• See also:They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes.formal

英英释义

noun

• a requirement of etiquette or custom
  1. a mere formality
  Synonym:formality

双语例句

• All institutions, all enterprises and education agencies both sides should deal with conveying student employment hand over formalities.
  所有机构、所有企业和教育机构双方要办理输送学生就业交接手续。
• I think we can dispense with the formalities.
  我想我们就免去客套吧。
• Can we dispense with the formalities?
  咱们能免去这些礼节吗？
• Licences, authorizations, security clearances and other formalities.
  许可证，其他许可，安全清关和其他手续。
• What formalities shall I go through?
  我要办些什么手续？
• Are you through with the formalities?
  手续都办齐了吗？
• Let's dispense with the usual formalities.
  惯常的礼节就省免了吧。
• Have you gone through the formalities?
  手续办完了吗？
• They are whisked through the immigration and customs formalities in a matter of minutes.
  给他们办理入境和通关手续只用了短短几分钟时间。
• Could I begin with a few formalities?
  请允许我开场先讲几句套话。