[mass noun]the action or process of ritualizing something, in particular 仪式化行为(或过程),尤指 ■the formalization of certain actions expressing a particular emotion or state of mind, whether abnormally (as in obsessive-compulsive disorder) or as part of the symbolism of religion or culture 行为仪式化(指用于表达某种感情或心情的行为,无论是反常行为 [例如强迫冲动障碍],还是作为宗教或文化象征一个部分的行为) ■(Zoology)the evolutionary process by which an action or behaviour pattern in an animal loses its original function but is retained for its role in display or other social interaction (动)(行为模式)仪式化