1ADJ-GRADED 正式的;規範的;莊重的Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. 正式的;規範的;莊重的
He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas.
他給道格拉斯寫了一封非常正式的道歉信。
Business relationships are necessarily a bit more formal.
Diplomats haven't formally agreed to Anderson's plan.
外交官們還沒有正式同意安德森的方案。
They are now formally separated and they will continue to lead their own lives.
他們現在正式分開了,將會繼續各自的生活。
3ADJ-GRADED [usually ADJ n](場合)正式的,合乎禮儀的Formal occasions are special occasions at which people wear smart clothes and behave according to a set of accepted rules. (場合)正式的,合乎禮儀的
One evening the film company arranged a formal dinner after the play.
Mr Dawe was the ancient, formally trained head gardener.
道先生是那種老式的、正規科班出身的首席園藝師。
7ADJ (尤指按照某種設計規則)布局勻稱的,布置整齊的 A formal garden or room is arranged in a very regular and controlled way, especially according to certain rules of design. (尤指按照某種設計規則)布局勻稱的,布置整齊的
...a formal herb garden.
布局勻稱的草藥園
The Coronata wallpaper lends a formal air to the dining room.