formalities background

formalities

/fɔːrˈmælətiz/ /fɔːrˈmælɪtiz/

Illustration formalities - Image 1

noun

繁文缛节，礼节。

The state of being formal.

Examples :

"Before starting the new job, I had to complete all the necessary formalities, such as signing contracts and filling out paperwork. "

开始新工作之前，我必须完成所有必要的手续，比如签署合同和填写文件。

culture society

Illustration formalities - Image 1

noun

客套，礼节。

Something said or done as a matter of form.

Examples :

"After the agreement was reached, the signing of the contract was just a matter of formalities. "

达成协议后，合同的签署就只是走个过场了。

culture tradition society

Illustration formalities - Image 1

noun

客套，俗套。

A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.

Examples :

"After years of attending the same meetings, the weekly report had become just one of the many formalities that no one really paid attention to. "

参加了这么多年同样的会议，每周的报告早就成了走过场的客套，根本没人认真看。

culture ritual tradition society

Illustration formalities - Image 1

noun

手续，程序。

(countable) A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

Examples :

"Before you can officially enroll in the school, you must complete all the formalities, like submitting your birth certificate and health records. "

在正式入学之前，你必须办完所有的手续，比如提交出生证明和健康记录。

law business government