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punctuality

/puhngk-choo-al-i-tee/US // ˌpʌŋk tʃuˈæl ɪ ti //

准时性,准点性,准时性问题,守时性

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the quality or state of being punctual.
    • : strict observance in keeping engagements; promptness.

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Examples

  • Over the summer, he impressed current NBA players with his love for hard work and, oddly enough, with his punctuality.

  • Courtesy, kindness, and punctuality: the old Trot was adept at all the old bourgeois virtues.

  • They make no such time as is currently reported on our side, and are by no means reliable for punctuality.

  • Punctuality is a mark of politeness, if your invitation states the hour at which your hostess will be ready to welcome you.

  • The great reason for this was the want of punctuality in the payment of rates and taxes, and the partiality shown by collectors.

  • By the punctuality of my replies, and the beauty of my hand-writing, judge what a fine conscience I must have!

  • Legibility is the politeness of men of letters, as punctuality of kings and beggars.