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

• Let's dispense with the usual formalities.
  惯常的礼节就省免了吧。
• You can only be registered after going through all the formalities.
  手续不全，落不上户。
• Are you through with the formalities?
  手续都办齐了吗？
• 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。
• Such procedures and formalities shall be consistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
  此类程序和手续应与本协定的规定相一致。
• 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。
• I think we can dispense with the formalities.
  我想我们就免去客套吧。
• Other approval formalities and relevant documents.
  企业其他批准手续及相关文件等。
• Customs regulations, formalities and procedures in connection with importation and exportation of goods;
  货物进出口所涉及的海关规章、手续、程序；
• He pays great attention to rituals and formalities.
  他很注意过节儿。