"formality" in Chinese (Traditional)
形式禮節
Definition
形式是指為了符合規定或傳統而做的事情,即使實際上可能不太重要。它也指在語言、服裝或行為上的禮貌或規範程度。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“Formality”常用於官方程序(如辦證、簽名)或形容某事的正式程度。'just a formality'表示只是按規定走過場,沒有實際意義。多用於正式場合。
Examples
Signing the contract is a formality, but it is still required.
簽合同只是個**形式**,但仍然是必要的。
Wearing a suit to the event is a formality.
穿西裝參加活動是一種**禮節**。
They followed all the formalities before starting the meeting.
他們在開會前完成了所有的**儀式程序**。
Don’t worry, it’s just a formality — you’re already accepted.
別擔心,這只是個**形式**——你已經被錄取了。
The interview is a formality, but you still have to go.
面試只是個**形式**,但你還是得去。
Sometimes you have to go through all the formalities before getting things done.
有時候你必須完成所有**程序**才能把事情辦成。