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.
雙語例句
1. This is what is called formalism.
此之謂形式主義.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
2. The development of formalism is contrary to the spirit of the legislation.
形式主義的發(fā)展與立法精神是背道而馳的.
來自辭典例句
3. Montesquieu's sociological " formalism " is insensitive to the problems of genesis and change.