punctilious

🇬🇧 UK/pʌŋk'tiliәs/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
punctilroot
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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.

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