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be formal with sb
He was very formal with his new colleagues.
他对新同事非常客气。
正式的；礼仪的
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正式的；礼仪的
Following established rules or customs, especially for official or ceremonial occasions.
He was very formal with his new colleagues.
他对新同事非常客气。
符合既定形式
In accordance with established forms.
官方的
Official.
与形式或结构有关
Relating to the form or structure of something.
符合既定形式、惯例和要求(如正式服装)
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
The party has a formal dress code, so you need to wear a suit.
派对有正式的着装要求，所以你需要穿西装。
AI contextual example
You should use formal language in a business letter.
在商务信函中你应该使用正式的语言。
AI contextual example
The meeting was very formal, with everyone sitting at a long table.
会议非常正式，每个人都坐在一张长桌旁。
AI contextual example
pay one's formal respects
致以正式的敬意
WordNet
He was very formal with his new colleagues.
他对新同事非常客气。
Don't be too formal at the party.
在派对上不要太客气。
Not this
He dressed very formal for the party.
Use this
He dressed very formally for the party.
此处需要副词修饰动词'dressed'，而'formal'是形容词，应改为副词'formally'。
Not this
We need to formal the agreement.
Use this
We need to formalize the agreement.
'formal'是形容词，不能作动词。表示'使正式化'应用动词'formalize'。
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正规教育
She received a formal education at a prestigious university.
她在一所著名大学接受了正规教育。
正装
The invitation specified formal wear for the gala.
请柬上注明晚会需穿正装。
正式语言
In academic writing, one should use formal language.
在学术写作中，应使用正式语言。
正式公告
The company made a formal announcement about the merger.
公司就合并事宜发布了正式公告。
正式投诉
He filed a formal complaint against his employer.
他向雇主提出了正式投诉。
正式通知
The company sent a formal notice of termination.
公司发出了一份正式的解雇通知。
正式投诉
She filed a formal complaint against her supervisor.
她向主管提起了正式投诉。
正规教育
He lacks formal education but is very knowledgeable.
他缺乏正规教育，但知识渊博。
我不搞正式的那一套。
She prefers casual attire over formal dresses.
她更喜欢休闲服装而不是正式连衣裙。
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联想 'form'（形式），正式场合讲究形式礼节。
该词常用于正式场合或书面语中，表示符合传统规范或礼仪；在描述服装、语言、行为时均可使用，但具体含义需根据语境判断。
主要用作定语或表语
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