单词	painstaking
释义	painstakingpains‧tak‧ing /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ ●○○ adjective [usually before noun] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES painstaking research They began the long and painstaking task of compiling a bibliography. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A delicate and painstaking examination with her fingertips yielded nothing. But even the most painstaking officials could overlook some estates. But the legend never quite died, and two years ago, Hilton International began the painstaking work of reconstruction. Chris described to her in painstaking detail the story of the cartoon they'd been watching. Designing the architecture is a painstaking trial-and-error effort. Knott was kindly, painstaking, cheerful, and imperturbably good-natured. This involved a painstaking search of the paper dictionary to find examples of each of the special characters. This involves several days of painstaking work to ensure accurate alignment. Thesaurus THESAURUS► careful trying to avoid mistakes and do everything correctly by paying a lot of attention to details: · Try to be more careful with your punctuation.· A careful inspection showed cracks in the foundation of the building. ► methodical always doing things in a careful and well-organized way: · He is very methodical in his work and likes to plan everything in advance.· This time the researchers used a more methodical approach to the problem. ► thorough careful to examine or deal with every part of something, so that you do not miss anything important: · There will be a thorough investigation into the circumstances of her death.· Our mechanics will check everything – they’re very thorough. ► meticulous very careful about every small detail in order to make sure everything is done correctly: · She keeps meticulous records of the students’ progress.· He was meticulous about keeping the place clean and tidy. ► systematic using a fixed plan in a careful and well-organized way in order to do everything that you should: · a systematic review of the scientific evidence· We need a systematic way to evaluate employees. ► painstaking using a lot of time and effort to do something in a very careful and thorough way: · The book is the result of ten years of painstaking research.· They began the long and painstaking task of translating his work into English. Longman Language Activatorcareful work/checks/actions► careful a careful test, study, piece of work etc is done carefully and correctly, with a lot of attention to detail: · A careful inspection showed cracks in the foundation of the building.· Her book is the result of years of careful research. ► thorough a thorough search, check, examination etc is one that is done carefully so that no detail is missed : · The doctor gave me a thorough check-up.thorough search/check/examination etc: · The police have made a thorough search of the area. ► systematic a systematic way of doing something uses a fixed plan, so that everything gets done thoroughly - use this especially about activities that are dishonest or harmful: · the systematic destruction of the country's education system· Ex-prisoners talked of systematic cruelty within the jail. ► rigorous : rigorous tests/checks/examination etc checks etc that are done very carefully to make sure that something is safe, suitable etc or of the right quality or standard: · Every new drug has to pass a series of rigorous safety checks before it is put on sale.· The entrance tests for people wishing to enter the diplomatic service are particularly rigorous. ► painstaking very careful and thorough, and taking a lot of time and effort: · They began the long and painstaking task of compiling a bibliography. ► close : close look/examination paying very careful attention to details: · Take a close look at this photograph.· On closer examination of the facts it became clear that the boy was innocent. ► scrupulous very carefully making sure that every detail is exactly right, so that it cannot be criticized: · Scrupulous cleanliness is necessary when preparing food in a restaurant.· The investigation was carried out with scrupulous fairness.· Outstanding hospitality and scrupulous attention to detail make The Oceanic one of the finest hotels in the resort. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► painstaking research (=very careful and thorough research)· She spent years carrying out painstaking historical research. ► a painstaking search (=a very careful search)· Police officers carried out a painstaking search of the area around the house. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► process · But it is still a painstaking process, and must be done well in advance of play.· All are printed in platinum, an expensive and painstaking process that yields black-and-white prints of great textual richness. ► research · It's about painstaking research and laborious testing.· Only by painstaking research are we able to paint an accurate picture of what is really happening.· They have carried out a wealth of painstaking research while consciously seeking to resist the presuppositions of these established camps. ► work · But the legend never quite died, and two years ago, Hilton International began the painstaking work of reconstruction.· For all Miss Macdonald's painstaking work, I could not get really interested in these itineraries.· This feature is dedicated to the painstaking work of a gifted man.· Turning out a well-finished car can take 400 hours of painstaking work.· The painstaking work that keeps Blenheim beautiful.· After crash investigators had finished the painstaking work of examining the scene for clues, the plane was partly dismantled.· It took him eight hours of careful, painstaking work to reach the summit. very careful and thorough SYN  meticulous:  The work had been done with painstaking attention to detail. Chris described in painstaking detail what had happened.► see thesaurus at careful—painstakingly adverb:  The old painting was painstakingly restored.
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