单词	formality
释义	formalityfor‧mal‧i‧ty /fɔːˈmæləti $ fɔːr-/ ●○○ noun (plural formalities) Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Jean and Fred will complete the adoption formalities this weekend. The after-class meetings didn't have the formality of a classroom. The following morning, Mr Harrison greeted her with careful formality. When I re-read my letter I saw that I had written it with a formality that I did not intend. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS As the formula clearly involved some reduction in wages, this was much more than a formality. Immediate access without formality to the largest public collection of science literature in Northern Ireland. The formality of reading allows her to interact with me without uncertainty and anxiety. The border post formalities are quickly completed. This isn't a defence for hollow formalities. Under this Standing Order, a Bill is taken to be read a first time if certain formalities are gone through. While the formalities are being dealt with, relatives should be given every comfort and assistance if they seek it. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorpolite behaviour► politeness · During my stay in Japan, I was treated with great politeness by everyone I met.· American businessmen were surprised that their French colleagues wanted to shake hands each morning, a formal sign of politeness in the US.out of politeness (=simply in order to be polite) · I don't like cake, but I accepted a piece out of politeness. ► manners polite ways of behaving that parents teach their children for situations such as eating, meeting people, or asking for something: · I wish she'd teach that boy of hers some manners!table manners (=behaviour when you eat): · Our kids' table manners are appalling - it's like living in the zoo. ► good manners someone who has good manners knows how to behave politely in social situations, for example, when to say 'please' and 'thank you': · My mother was impressed with Tony's good manners.have good manners: · We teach our children to speak correctly and to have good manners, and when they become teenagers they do exactly the opposite.have the good manners to do something: · At least she had the good manners to let us know she would be late.it is good manners (to do something) (=it is polite to do something): · It wouldn't be good manners to leave so soon -- the party has only just started. ► courtesy polite behaviour that pays attention to the needs of other people, especially people you do not know well: · Businessmen value the service and courtesy offered by traditional hotels.· When you contact a government office, you should receive efficient service and be treated with courtesy.out of courtesy (=simply in order to be polite): · I don't think she wanted us to come and stay with her, she just offered out of courtesy.have the courtesy to do something (=used especially when you are annoyed with someone who has behaved impolitely): · I wish he'd had the courtesy to tell me when he was coming back. ► tact the quality of being polite and careful about what you say, in order to avoid making other people feel embarrassed or upset: · Helping people who have marriage problems requires a great deal of tact and patience.· The old woman thrust a picture of a plain-looking girl into Meryl's hand. "Your granddaughter? She's lovely," said Meryl with tact. ► formality a polite and rather formal way of behaving, which avoids being too friendly: · The following morning, Mr Harrison greeted her with careful formality.· When I re-read my letter I saw that I had written it with a formality that I did not intend. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► just/only/merely etc a formality  Getting a gun license here seems to be just a formality. ► degree of formality  There is always some degree of formality when one speaks to a stranger. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► dispense with the formalities  Let’s dispense with the formalities (=speak openly and directly), shall we? COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► legal · The tribunals were intended to provide a way for rural residents to settle disputes without legal formalities.· If we ask you to provide security, the cost of completing the legal formalities, will be passed on to you.· Staff need to be especially sensitive at such a time and also to be aware of legal formalities.· Expense of formation Neither a sole trader nor a partnership is inhibited by legal formalities when commencing trading.· For a company, sizeable fees may be payable because of the need for legal formalities to be followed. ► mere · Though I have tried to take his place, it is mere formality.· The statistics for this question are a mere formality and have therefore been omitted from the report.· As a mere formality, Minton, like others, was then reappointed on to the staff.· Votes were a mere formality, a gesture towards Party democracy.· They were never intended to be observed out of mere formality and empty ritual. VERB► complete · For joint borrowers, all parties are required to complete the formalities.· Luib carried Madra off the boat, and stood with her in his arms as they completed the formalities of berthing.· If we ask you to provide security, the cost of completing the legal formalities, will be passed on to you.· Your relatives, friends, social worker and/or solicitor will do all they can to help you understand and complete the formalities.· It takes a few minutes to complete the formalities. Word family WORD FAMILYnounformality ≠ informalityformalizationadjectiveformal ≠ informalverbformalizeadverbformally ≠ informally 1[countable usually plural] something that you must do as a formal or official part of an activity or process:  the formalities necessary for a valid marriage2[countable usually singular] something you must do even though it has no practical importance or effectsjust/only/merely etc a formality Getting a gun license here seems to be just a formality.3[uncountable] careful attention to polite behaviour and language in formal situations OPP  informality:  There is always some degree of formality when one speaks to a stranger. The loan was arranged with little formality.
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