"formality" 怎么发音
word
/fɔɹˈmæɫəti/
for-MA-luh-tee
/fɔːmˈælɪti/
faw-MA-li-tee
释义
A formality is something done mainly because it is expected, required by rules, or by tradition, even if it is not very important in practice. It also refers to the level of politeness or strictness in language, dress, or behavior according to social rules.
IPA 音标
美式英语
/fɔɹˈmæɫəti/
英式英语
/fɔːmˈælɪti/
简化发音
美式
for-MA-luh-tee
英式
faw-MA-li-tee
语境中听
Signing the contract is a formality, but it is still required.
Wearing a suit to the event is a formality.
They followed all the formalities before starting the meeting.
Don’t worry, it’s just a formality — you’re already accepted.