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单词 dutifully
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dutifully

/ˈdjuːtɪf(ə)li / /ˈdʒuːtɪf(ə)li /
adverb
1In a conscientious or obedient manner: I dutifully reported the accident I dutifully obeyed his instructions...
  • Instead, dutifully, I do my homework.
  • Dutifully and respectfully, he signs for each person, even until the wee hours of the morning if need be.
  • All of these aspects of Pemberley's business were handled efficiently and dutifully by her husband.
1.1In a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm: we all dutifully applauded the support act she listened dutifully to Nate’s excited talk...
  • When he clowned people laughed dutifully, when he cut a caper they applauded reverentially.
  • I should have thrown them in the bin and rustled up hash and eggs but instead we munched dutifully through the tasteless things.
  • It was cold, wet and windy but I plodded dutifully from one shop to the next, picking up brochures and chatting up assistants.
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