[] to give sth a fixed structure or form by introducing rules（通过规划）使正规◆Entry to jobs at all levels has become more formalized.各级职位的聘任都已经变得更加正规化了。to make an arrangement, a plan, etc. legal or official使（安排、计划等）成为正式的◆They have now formalized the investigation.他们现在正式展开调查。▸formalization, formalisation /ˌfɔːməlaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmEˌfɔːrmələˈz-/