painstaking
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6475 in the learning path
极其细致的；煞费苦心的
Definitions
adj. Done with great care, effort, and attention to detail.
极其细致的；煞费苦心的
Example
She made painstaking repairs to her grandmother's old quilt.
她极其细致地修补了祖母的旧被子。
The preservation of historic buildings requires painstaking research into original materials and traditional construction methods.
保护历史建筑需要对原有材料和传统建造方法进行细致深入的研究。
Collocations
- painstaking research
- painstaking attention to detail
- painstaking work
Word family
- painstakingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- meticulous
- thorough
- careful
Antonyms
- careless
- slapdash
Usage tip
是形容词，强调费心且细致，不只是辛苦。
FAQ
- What does painstaking mean?
- Done with great care, effort, and attention to detail.
- How is painstaking pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/, US /ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
