punctuality

英 [,pʌŋktjʊ'ælɪtɪ] 美 [ˌpʌŋktʃʊˈælətɪ]
  • n. 严守时间；正确；规矩
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英文词源

punctuality (n.)
"exactness," 1610s; see punctual + -ity. Meaning "promptness" is from 1777.

双语例句

1. He's becoming more and more obsessive about punctuality.
他对守时要求越来越过分了。

来自《权威词典》

2. a stickler for punctuality
非常注重守时的人

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3. He gave the child a lecture on the importance of punctuality.
他教训孩子们严守时间的重要性.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. He's been taken to task for his habitual lack of punctuality.
他因为经常不准时而受到批评.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Punctuality is essential in the business world.
在商界严守时间至关重要.

来自《简明英汉词典》