1840, "strict adherence to prescribed forms," from formal + -ism. Used over the years in philosophy, theology, literature, and art in various senses suggesting detachment of form from content, or spirituality, or meaning; or belief in the sufficiency of formal logic. Related: Formalist.
双语例句
1. This is what is called formalism.
此之谓形式主义.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. The development of formalism is contrary to the spirit of the legislation.
形式主义的发展与立法精神是背道而驰的.
来自辞典例句
3. Montesquieu's sociological " formalism " is insensitive to the problems of genesis and change.
孟德斯鸠的社会学的 “ 形态论 ” 对发生和演变的问题漠不关心.
来自辞典例句
4. Unlike the previous formalism it is only applicable to polarized waves.
同上述形成体系不同,它只能适用于偏振波.
来自辞典例句
5. Radiation effects relevant to this formalism are additive.