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.- 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。
- With the Cold War almost over, the talks were a mere formality.
- 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
- a mere formality
双语例句
- Could I begin with a few formalities?
请允许我开场先讲几句套话。 - Are you through with the formalities?
手续都办齐了吗？ - I think we can dispense with the formalities.
我想我们就免去客套吧。 - When the legal formalities have been settled, the buyer and seller of a house can exchange contracts.
房子的买方和卖方办妥法律手续即可交换契约。 - All the formalities have been attended to.
所有手续都办好了。 - 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。 - Can we dispense with the formalities?
咱们能免去这些礼节吗？ - Licences, authorizations, security clearances and other formalities.
许可证，其他许可，安全清关和其他手续。 - 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； - 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。