punctilious
UK/pʌŋk'tiliәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Very careful and precise about following rules, details, or correct behavior; meticulous
一丝不苟的；过分拘礼的；注重细节的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpunctilroot
+
iousfull of, having the quality of
=punctilious
Common Collocations
- 1.punctilious attention一丝不苟的关注
- 2.punctilious observer严守规范者
- 3.[punctilious about detail]对细节极为讲究
- 4.punctilious manner一板一眼的方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
The punctilious editor corrected every comma and hyphen in the manuscript.
- 2.
He was punctilious about observing every rule of diplomatic protocol.
- 3.
Her punctilious attention to detail made her an excellent auditor.