单词 | scrupulous |
释义 | scrupulous (skruːpjʊləs ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right. [approval] You're being very scrupulous, but to what end? I have been scrupulous about telling them the dangers. [+ about] The Board is scrupulous in its consideration of all applications for licences. [+ in] Synonyms: moral, principled, upright, honourable scrupulously graded adverb He is scrupulously fair, and popular with his staff. Namibia has scrupulously upheld political pluralism. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Scrupulous means thorough, exact, and careful about details. Both readers commend Knutson for his scrupulous attention to detail. scrupulously graded adverb The streets and parks were scrupulously clean. Hillsden scrupulously avoided any topic likely to arouse suspicion as to his motives. Translations: Chinese: 讲良心的 Japanese: 実直な |
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