formalize

英 [ˈfɔːməlaɪz]

美 [ˈfɔːrməlaɪz]

v.  使(安排、计划、关系)成为正式的; (通过规则)使有固定体系，使定形

过去分词：formalized　现在分词：formalizing　过去式：formalized　第三人称单数：formalizes　

Collins.1 / BNC.16126 / COCA.17424

牛津词典

verb

• 使（安排、计划、关系）成为正式的
  to make an arrangement, a plan or a relationship official
  1. They decided to formalize their relationship by getting married.
     他们决定结婚，正式确定关系。
• （通过规则）使有固定体系，使定形
  to give sth a fixed structure or form by introducing rules
  1. The college has a highly formalized system of assessment.
     这所学院有一套十分固定的评估体系。

柯林斯词典

in BRIT, also use 英国英语亦用formalise


• VERB 使正式化;确定
  If youformalizea plan, idea, arrangement, or system, you make it formal and official.
  1. A recent treaty signed by Russia, Canada and Japan formalized an agreement to work together to stop the pirates...
     俄罗斯、加拿大和日本最近签署的一项条约将三国共同防止盗版的协议正式确定下来。
  2. She feels the time has come to formalise her relationship with Tempelsman.
     她觉得是时候正式确定和坦佩尔斯曼的关系了。

英英释义

verb

• declare or make legally valid
  Synonym:validateformalise
• make formal or official
  1. We formalized the appointment and gave him a title
  Synonym:formalise

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