pro forma

英[ˌprəʊ'fɔːmə] 美[ˌproʊ'fɔːrmə]
  • adj.形式的;预计的
  • forma (拉)外形
  • pro n.能手;行家;正面adj.专业的;赞成的adv.正面地prep.赞成
Adjective:
  1. as a formality only;

    "a one-candidate pro forma election"

Adverb:
  1. in a set manner without serious attention;

    "they answered my letter pro forma"
    "he kissed her cheek perfunctorily"

    1. It was merely a pro forma meeting; the real business had already been discussed.
      这只是形式上的会议,真正的议题早已讨论过了。
    2. Enclosed you will find a bill of lading for this wine, and an invoice, pro forma, as you are not limited as to the price.
      关于葡萄酒,我们同函寄上提单以及发票,请查收为荷。发票部分由于贵公司并未给予我公司限价,故改为估价。

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