formality

名词 formality:

1. a requirement of etiquette or custom
   同义词：formalities
2. a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
   同义词：formalness
3. compliance with formal rules

1. At board meetings you have to get used to the formality of the language.
   参加董事会议必须习惯那些古板的语言。
2. I found the formality of the occasion irritating.
   我觉得这种场合的繁文缛节十分讨厌。
3. You should go through the legal formality.
   你应该办理合法手续。

for.mal.i.ty

n.（名词）
【复数】 for.mal.i.ties
The quality or condition of being formal.
仪式：形式的性质或状态
Rigorous or ceremonious adherence to established forms, rules, or customs.
拘泥形式：遵照或顺从已被确认的形式、规则或习俗
An established form, rule, or custom, especially one followed merely for the sake of procedure or decorum.
礼节，俗套：被确认的形式、规则或习俗，尤指仅仅是因为程序或礼仪需要而遵循的