1 formal /ˈfoɚməl/ adjective Learner's definition of FORMAL
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[more formal; most formal] : requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners正式的;合乎礼仪的 -
We attended a formal dinner.我们参加了一次正式的晚宴。
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a formal occasion/event正式的场合/活动
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They are formal with people they don't know well.他们对不熟悉的人很讲究礼仪。
also : suitable for a formal occasion适合正式场合的 — opposite informal 2
[more formal; most formal] of language : suitable for serious or official speech and writing(语言)正式的,规范的 — opposite informal 3
a : made or done in an official and usually public way正式的;官方的;公开的 -
He wrote up a formal statement of his political beliefs.他撰写了一份正式的声明,阐明自己的政治信仰。
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She received formal recognition for her volunteer work.她的志愿者工作得到正式认可。
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He has made a formal announcement of his candidacy.他正式公布了自己的候选人身份。
b : done in a proper way according to the law正规的;合法的 4
: arranged in a very orderly and regular way整齐的;井然有序的 — opposite informal 5
[more formal; most formal] : showing great concern for behaving in a proper and serious way正统的;合乎规矩的 6
: received in a school(教育)正规的 7
: relating to the form of something (such as a piece of writing) rather than the content形式上的;外形的;外观的 2 formal /ˈfoɚməl/ noun
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Learner's definition of FORMAL
[count] US
: a social gathering (such as a dance) that requires formal dress and manners : a formal event正式的社交聚会