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.- 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。
- With the Cold War almost over, the talks were a mere formality.
- 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
- a mere formality
双语例句
- 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。 - 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。 - When the legal formalities have been settled, the buyer and seller of a house can exchange contracts.
房子的买方和卖方办妥法律手续即可交换契约。 - These formalities are troublesome.
手续很麻烦。 - You can only be registered after going through all the formalities.
手续不全，落不上户。 - All these formalities are overelaborate.
这些手续真啰唆。 - He pays great attention to rituals and formalities.
他很注意过节儿。 - Licences, authorizations, security clearances and other formalities.
许可证，其他许可，安全清关和其他手续。 - Can we dispense with the formalities?
咱们能免去这些礼节吗？ - Some just take things without even going through any formalities.
有的拿了东西连个手续都没有。