rules and regulations; scale and layout
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
rules; regulations; systems
formalRefers to established rules, regulations, or systems, often in a formal, administrative, or organizational context.
The company is perfecting its internal financial management regulations.
The new environmental regulations will take effect next year.
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International law contains various regulations on trade practices.
noun
scale; layout; architectural form and structure
formalSpecifically refers to the scale, layout, and structural design of buildings or architectural complexes. The provided example uses the variant character '蛮' as a typographical error for the correct character '变' (to change).
Although the Tiananmen Gate has undergone many restorations, its original scale and layout have not changed.
The layout of this palace imitates the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
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The urban planning department strictly reviews the scale and layout of important public buildings.