punctilious
punctilious[pʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəs]adjective- 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punctiliouslyadverbpunctiliousnessnoun语源- mid 17th cent.: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio)
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