stand on ceremony [usu. with negative] insist on the observance of formalities 讲究礼节; 拘礼: we don't stand on ceremony in this house. 我们在这房子里不必拘礼。 stand on ˈceremony(BrE)to behave formally讲究客套;拘于礼节Please don't stand on ceremony(= Please be natural and relaxed)with me.请别跟我讲客套。stand on ceremony客气:When our guests seem rather reserved and withdrawn,we ask them not to stand on ceremony and make themselves at home.当我们的客人们有些拘谨时,我们请求他们不要客气,要像在自己家里一样随便。 |