scrupulous
Significado: Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; or having strong moral principles and acting according to them.
Scrupulous has two overlapping senses: careful attention to detail (scrupulous accuracy) and moral conscientiousness (scrupulous honesty). Both imply a principled refusal to cut corners or compromise standards. Its opposite, 'unscrupulous,' is entirely negative. It collocates with 'attention,' 'honesty,' 'care,' 'fairness,' and 'accuracy.'
Ejemplos
- The auditor was scrupulous in checking every receipt against the corresponding ledger entry. 审计员对每一张收据逐一核对相应的账簿记录,极为细致。El auditor fue escrupuloso al verificar cada recibo con la entrada correspondiente del libro mayor.その監査人は、すべての領収書を対応する台帳の記録と照合する作業を極めて念入りに行いました。그 감사관은 모든 영수증을 해당 원장 기록과 대조하는 작업을 극히 꼼꼼하게 수행했습니다.
- She maintained a scrupulous honesty in all her business dealings throughout her career. 她在整个职业生涯中,始终在所有商业往来中保持极其诚实的态度。Mantuvo una escrupulosa honestidad en todas sus relaciones comerciales a lo largo de su carrera.彼女はキャリアを通じて、すべての商取引において律儀なまでの誠実さを貫きました。그녀는 경력 전반에 걸쳐 모든 사업 거래에서 엄격한 정직성을 유지했습니다.
- Scrupulous attention to hygiene standards is essential in any food preparation environment. 在任何食品加工环境中,严格遵守卫生标准都是必不可少的。Una atención escrupulosa a las normas de higiene es esencial en cualquier entorno de preparación de alimentos.食品を扱うあらゆる環境において、衛生基準への細心の注意は不可欠です。식품을 다루는 모든 환경에서 위생 기준에 대한 세심한 주의는 필수적입니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional, general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin scrupulosus (careful, anxious), from scrupulus (a small sharp stone, hence a source of unease or anxiety), diminutive of scrupus (sharp stone). The metaphor suggests a pebble in one's shoe — a nagging discomfort that demands attention.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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