scrupulously
UKUS
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adv.
In a very careful and conscientious way; honestly and exactly
一丝不苟地，严谨地；诚实正直地
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
+
-lyin the manner of
=scrupulously
Adverb of scrupulous: doing something with great care and conscience. Common with absolutes — scrupulously honest, scrupulously clean, scrupulously fair.
Root scrupul still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.scrupulously clean一尘不染
- 2.scrupulously honest诚实无欺
- 3.scrupulously avoid严格避免
- 4.scrupulously maintain严格维持
Example Sentences
- 1.
The kitchen was kept scrupulously clean.
- 2.
He scrupulously avoided any conflict of interest.