for·mal·ize /ˈfɔrməˌlaɪz/
(vt.)使正式,使整形,形式化(vi.)拘泥形式
formalize
形式化
Form·al·ize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Formalized p. pr. & vb. n. Formalizing ]
1. To give form, or a certain form, to; to model. [R.]
2. To render formal.
Form·al·ize, v. i. To affect formality. [Obs.]
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formalize
v 1: make formal or official; "We formalized the appointment and
gave him a title" [syn: formalise]
2: declare or make legally valid [syn: validate, formalise]
[ant: invalidate]