formal

【形容词】

1. 正式的；庄重的

形近词：formally

辨析：

• formal与official的区别在于，formal强调的是礼节、仪式、外表等方面的正式，而official更强调的是官方认可或授权的正式。
• formal与ceremonial的区别在于，formal强调的是外表上的正式，而ceremonial更侧重于仪式和庆典的正式。

词汇扩充：

• formality：名词，形式；正式性
• formalize：动词，使正式；使合法化
• formalism：名词，形式主义

近义词：official, ceremonial, solemn

反义词：informal, casual, relaxed

柯林斯词典：

1. Adjective

1. Formal speech or behavior is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. (正式的)
2. Formal clothes are suitable for important social occasions, such as a party. (正装的)

2. Noun

1. A formal is a special social event, especially one at which people wear formal clothes. (正式社交场合)

牛津词典：

1. Adjective

1. In accordance with the rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion. (正式的)
2. Done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important occasion. (正规的)

2. Noun

1. A formal occasion, especially one at which people wear special clothes. (正式场合)

用法：

• formal speech/formal style/formal language/formal writing/formal education (正式的)
• formal clothes/attire/wear (正装的)
• attend/participate in/formal event/occasion (参加正式场合)

【名词】

1. 正式的社交场合

词汇扩充：

• formal dinner：正式宴会
• formal party：正式聚会

柯林斯词典：

Noun

1. A formal is a special social event, especially one at which people wear formal clothes. (正式社交场合)

牛津词典：

Noun

1. A formal occasion, especially one at which people wear special clothes. (正式场合)

用法：

• attend/participate in a formal (参加正式社交场合)
• organize/host a formal (组织/主持正式场合)
• invite/sponsor a formal (邀请/赞助正式活动)

【例句】

1. I have to wear formal clothes to the company's annual formal dinner. (我得穿正装参加公司的年度正式宴会。)
2. His formal speech impressed everyone at the conference. (他的正式演讲给大会上的每个人都留下了深刻印象。)
3. She always speaks in a very formal manner. (她总是以非常正式的方式说话。)
4. The president's formal announcement shocked the nation. (总统的正式声明震惊了全国。)
5. We need to follow the formal procedure to apply for a visa. (我们需要按照正式程序申请签证。)
6. The wedding ceremony was held in a formal setting. (婚礼仪式在正式的场合举行。)
7. He looked very handsome in his formal suit. (他穿着正式的西装显得非常英俊。)
8. The company organized a formal party to celebrate its anniversary. (公司组织了一场正式聚会来庆祝周年纪念。)
9. She received an invitation to a formal event at the embassy. (她收到了参加大使馆举办的正式场合的邀请。)
10. They sponsored a formal to raise funds for charity. (他们赞助了一场正式活动，为慈善事业筹集资金。)
11. Please make sure to dress formally for the interview. (请确保面试时穿着正式。)
12. His formal attire was appropriate for the royal reception. (他的正装在皇家招待会上很合适。)
13. We were invited to a formal dinner at the governor's residence. (我们受邀参加了州长府的一次正式宴会。)
14. The school held a formal graduation ceremony for the students. (学校为学生举行了一次正式的毕业典礼。)
15. She always follows the formal rules of etiquette. (她总是遵守正式的礼仪规则。)
16. They exchanged formal greetings before the negotiation began. (谈判开始前，他们互相致以正式的问候。)
17. He made a formal apology for his mistake. (他对自己的错误进行了正式的道歉。)
18. The president's formal visit to the country strengthened diplomatic relations. (总统对该国的正式访问增强了外交关系。)
19. They signed a formal agreement to establish a partnership. (他们签署了一份正式协议，建立合作伙伴关系。)
20. The company held a formal press conference to announce the new product. (公司举行了一场正式的新闻发布会，宣布新产品。)
21. She wore a formal gown to the charity ball. (她穿着正式的礼服参加慈善舞会。)