punctual
UK/'pәŋktʃuәl/US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Arriving or doing something at the exact time arranged; not late.
准时的，守时的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpunct (point) + -ual (relating to) = "relating to a point" — literally "to the point." Picture one exact dot on a timeline; a punctual person lands right on that dot. The precision of a sharp point becomes the precision of exact time.
Root punct still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.always punctual总是很守时
- 2.be punctual for准时出席……
- 3.punctual arrival准时到达
- 4.scrupulously punctual极其守时
Example Sentences
- 1.
She is always punctual and never keeps anyone waiting.
- 2.
Please be punctual for the interview; arrive ten minutes early.
- 3.
The trains here are famous for being punctual to the minute.