be formal with sb
He was very formal with his new colleagues.
他对新同事非常客气。
官方的;正式的;形式的;结构上的;有条理的;正规的;形式化的;符合既定形式
Following established rules or customs, especially for official or ceremonial occasions.
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)
与形成有关
Relating to formation.
仪式的或传统的
Ceremonial or traditional.
正式的,符合严格礼仪的;非随意的
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
有组织的;结构良好且计划周密的
Organized; well-structured and planned.
与符号串的操作和构造有关,而不考虑其意义
Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
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。
用法提示:这里 formal 作为形容词修饰 dress code,表示“正式的”着装规定。
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。
用法提示:formal 修饰 language,指“正式的”语言风格。
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。
用法提示:formal 作表语,描述 meeting 的性质是“正式的”。
AI contextual example
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。
常用于指官方的、有权威的场合,比"formal"更强调官方认可
特指典礼或仪式上的正式,不同于日常正式
强调遵循传统习惯,有时带有保守意味
更强调行为得体,符合社会规范
grammar · medium
易错句子He dressed very formal for the party.
正确表达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'。
grammar · medium
易错句子We need to formal the agreement.
正确表达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'。
侧重行为举止的得体与尊重,而formal强调遵守既定规则或场合的正式性
强调基本礼貌,不涉及正式程度
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。
formal + -ly
formal + -ity
formal + -ize
formal + -ism
in- + formal
formal + -ize + -ation
form (形式) + -al (形容词后缀)
正式场合常伴随典礼,与formal的仪式感相关。
正式场合对着装有特定要求,如西装或礼服。
正式场合或书面语中常用正式、规范的语言。
正式场合要求行为得体、符合礼节。
formal常用于描述婚礼、会议等重要场合。
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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