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formally

UK //ˈfɔːməli//US //ˈfɔːrməli//

词源

源自中古英语 'formally',基于拉丁语 'formalis'(与形式或规则相关),由 'forma'(形式)派生。

adverb

❶ 以正式的方式,指按照规定的程序、礼仪或官方认可的方式进行某事,常用于正式场合或书面表达。

“He was formally introduced to the board members.”

(他被正式介绍给董事会成员。)

“The agreement was formally signed by both parties.”

(协议由双方正式签署。)

❶ 表面上或名义上,指某事看起来或声称如此,但实际上可能并非完全如此。

“He is formally in charge, but others make the decisions.”

(名义上是他负责,但实际是别人做决定。)

“The country is formally democratic, but power is concentrated.”

(该国名义上是民主的,但权力集中。)

同义词:officially, ceremonially, nominally

常见短语

formally speaking — 从正式的角度来说,用于强调从官方或严格定义的角度讨论某事。

“Formally speaking, the meeting hasn't been adjourned yet.”

(从正式的角度来说,会议尚未结束。)