Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #1482
Fully loadedformal
正式的;礼仪的
核心释义
Following established rules or customs, especially for official or ceremonial occasions.
- 1.
符合既定形式
In accordance with established forms.
- 2.
官方的
Official.
- 3.
与形式或结构有关
Relating to the form or structure of something.
- 4.
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)
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与形成有关
Relating to formation.
- 6.
仪式的或传统的
Ceremonial or traditional.
- 7.
正式的,符合严格礼仪的;非随意的
Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
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有组织的;结构良好且计划周密的
Organized; well-structured and planned.
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
用法In use
The party has a formal dress code, so you need to wear a suit.
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。
You should use formal language in a business letter.
用法提示:formal 修饰 language,指“正式的”语言风格。
The meeting was very formal, with everyone sitting at a long table.
用法提示:formal 作表语,描述 meeting 的性质是“正式的”。
pay one's formal respects
formal dress
a formal ball
the requirement was only formal and often ignored
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- formal education
- 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。
- formal wear
- 正装
- The invitation specified formal wear for the gala.请柬上注明晚会需穿正装。
- formal language
- 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。
- formal announcement
- 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。
- formal complaint
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想 'form'(形式),正式场合讲究形式礼节。
语境与语域Context & Register
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。
语法说明Grammar Note
主要用作定语或表语
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵的词有 normal, informal, abnormal(结尾 -ɔːrməl 相同)。general, special, local 拼写以 -al 结尾但发音不同(/ərəl/, /ʃəl/, /kəl/)。
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
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