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formal

🇬🇧 UK/'fɒ:mәl/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Following established rules, conventions, or official procedures; serious and proper in style

正式的,正规的;拘谨的

n.

A social event requiring formal dress; an evening gown

正式社交活动;晚礼服

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
formform, shape, appearance
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=formal

Common Collocations

  • 1.formal dress正式服装
  • 2.formal complaint正式投诉
  • 3.formal meeting正式会议

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The formal dinner required guests to wear elegant attire and follow strict etiquette.

  • 2.

    She submitted a formal complaint to the company about their poor customer service.

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