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punctilio

/puhngk-til-ee-oh/US // pʌŋkˈtɪl iˌoʊ //UK // (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪˌəʊ) //

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural punc·til·i·os for 1.

    • : a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
    • : strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.

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Examples

  • Accept the situation, and fight for yourself, taking your advantage where you can, and casting away scruples of punctilio.

  • Never did a more foolish punctilio bring about so terrible a result.

  • Absorbed in reflections of such unspeakable moment, I had no leisure to heed the niceties of punctilio.

  • The doctor greeted William cordially, and with that punctilio that a man offers to one whom he recognizes as his superior.

  • But I will not stand on punctilio when it is a question of trying to save a Penreath of Twelvetrees from the gallows.