formality [fɔ:rˈmæləti]

例句:

• In some ways, the official opening is a formality.
  从某些方面来说，正式的开幕仪式只不过是走个形式。
  
• Lillith's formality and seriousness amused him.
  利莉思的拘礼和严肃让他觉得好笑。
  
• It's a formality which we have to go through.
  它是我们必须办理的一项手续.
  
• The slow formality of an oblivious and drowsy exchequer.
  来自Burke
• But many think that will be more of a formality.
  来自BBC
• Formality is on the decline the world over.
  来自WSJ