as a matter of form

as a matter of form 基本解释

出于形式上的礼节

as a matter of form 用法和例句

1、We shook hands as a matter of form.

我们照例握握手。

2、The police will just come as a matter of form.

警察会例行公事地过来一趟。

3、Partners of employees are invited as a matter of form.

按惯例，雇员的配偶受到了邀请。

4、We will have to attend the ball just as a matter of form.

只是为了礼节上的应酬，我们不得不参加这次舞会。

重点词汇

matter n. 事件；（讨论、考虑等的）问题；重要性；物质 vi. 要紧，重要；化脓；有重大影响；有重要性

form n. 形状, 形体, 类型, 方式, 表格, 形式 v. 形成, 排列, (使)组成 n. 表单 [计] 表单