释义 |
puncˈtiliously, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a punctilious manner; with precise or scrupulous attention to minute points of action or conduct.
1770Johnson False Alarm Wks. (1787) X. 20, I have thus punctiliously and minutely pursued this disquisition. 1814Scott Wav. lvi, Sternly and punctiliously greeting each other, like two duellists before they take their ground. 1849Macaulay Hist. Eng. vi. II. 10 So conspicuous an example of good faith punctiliously observed. |