| 单词 | formal |
| 释义 | formal formal /; AmE / adjective
1 (about a style of dress, speech, writing, behaviour, etc.) very correct and suitable for official or important occasions: Legal firms may have a policy of formal dress. You should use a formal style of writing in the report.
2 official; following an agreed or official way of doing things: formal legal processes A formal announcement of the appointment is expected today. No formal agreement has yet been reached. The company said these were informal talks, not formal discussions. They have made a formal complaint to the Broadcasting Commission.
3 (Economics ) [only before noun] used to describe the part of an economy that involves businesses which are officially established or recognized and employment in these businesses: Only 15% of the labour force are employed in the formal sector. ⇨ SHADOW ECONOMY
formality /; AmE / noun [U]
formally /; AmE / adverb: Dress formally for your interview. The accounts were formally approved by the board. She formally announced her resignation yesterday. |
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