formalism
n[U]
strict observance of external form, ceremony, technique, etc, often without concern for feeling or meaning, eg in art 形式主义
creativity reduced to an empty formalism 沦为空洞的形式主义的创造性.
🗣️ 情景例句
I'm not full yet.
我还没吃饱呢!
I think dimes and quarters will do.
我看1角和2角5分的硬币就可以了。
Fortunately people want to come and hear me play, but I am getting very tired of travelling.