punctilious

punctilious
[pʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəs]
adjective
  1. showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour
    拘泥细节的,小心谨慎的,一丝不苟的
    he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests.
    他在客人面前拘泥礼节。
派生
punctiliously
adverb
punctiliousness
noun
语源
  1. mid 17th cent.: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio)
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