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semiformal

/sem-ee-fawr-muhl, sem-ahy-/US // ˌsɛm iˈfɔr məl, ˌsɛm aɪ- //

半正常,半正规,半正规化,半常态

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : partly formal; containing some formal elements: a semiformal occasion; semiformal attire.

Examples

  • The most enjoyable dinner is that with four or six guests, which is served in a simple and only semiformal way.

  • In the second act Helen had her big part and Miss Weeks had provided a black, velvet semiformal afternoon gown.

  • The colored shirt is an innovation, and it should be used sparingly, white linen on any semiformal function being in better form.

  • What additional formal or at least let us say semiformal instruction or education have you had in the Russian language?