scrupulous

• 形容一个人做事极其细致、认真，尤其在道德或伦理方面一丝不苟、严谨审慎。

Describes someone who is very careful and thorough in their actions, especially regarding moral or ethical standards.

1. Very careful and thoroughC1formal

   Diligent, attentive to details, and precise in performing tasks.

   一丝不苟

   • She is scrupulous about checking every detail in the report.
   • The accountant was scrupulous in his record-keeping.
   • He performed a scrupulous examination of the evidence.

   同义词carefulconscientiousdiligentmeticulouspainstakingprecisepunctiliousrigorousthorough

   反义词carelessimpreciseinattentivenegligentrecklessslipshodsloppy

2. Honest and ethicalC1formal

   Having strong moral principles; unwilling to do anything dishonest or wrong.

   正直守德

   • A scrupulous politician would never accept bribes.
   • She is known for being scrupulous in her business dealings.
   • He made a scrupulous effort to return the lost wallet.

   同义词conscientiousethicalfairhonesthonorableincorruptiblejustmoralprincipleduprightvirtuous

   反义词corruptdishonestimmoralunethicalunprincipledunscrupulous