To burp audibly at a formal dinner is not a breach of ethics - it is not a sin or an immoral act - but it will make one feel abashed.

在正式的晚餐上大声打嗝没有违背道德规范--它不是罪过或者不道德行为--但它可以令到你觉得窘迫。

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A Wells Notice is not a formal allegation or finding of wrongdoing, and a recipient can try to convince the SEC not to act.

“韦尔斯通知”并非正式指控或不法行为认定，接到通知的一方可以设法说服美国证交会放弃提起诉讼。

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His lack of formal training as an actor doesn't mean he can't act, in every sense of that word.

只是面相师说了，他没受过演员的正式训练并不等于他不会演戏。

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It followed the last formal act of Preston's Guild celebrations which was the adjournment of the Guild Court until 2032.

BBC: Preston Guild 2012 celebrations draw to close

Federico Lombardi said no formal or symbolic act was needed to make his resignation official at that time, because Benedict has already done all that was required to resign by affirming publicly he had taken the decision freely.

NPR: Pope Celebrates Last Public Mass As Pontiff

The act gave formal guidance for the first time on human tissue retention and the process of notifying families involved.

BBC: Further body parts kept by Avon and Somerset Police