| 释义 |
‖ protocolaire, a.|prɔtɔkɔlɛr|
[Fr.]
Characterized by a strict regard for protocol; formal, ceremonial.
1934‘A. Bridge’ Ginger Griffin xviii. 232 But of course James wouldn't—he's too protocolaire. 1958Spectator 24 Jan. 101/1 Less protocolaire than Trooping the Colour. 1962T. Zinkin Caste Today 29 Occasionally there are festivals or private ceremonies... On those occasions, as in the most protocolaire of royal banquets, the place and part to be taken by each are known to all. 1975N. Freeling What are Bugles blowing For? xxiii. 137 A list..of engagements..ranging from the unavoidable to the purely protocolaire. 1979H. Wilson Final Term viii. 161 Duncan Sandys..said that even in pre-Amin days he had always insisted on the title ‘Britain’ despite protocolaire objections. |