punctual
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4778 in the learning path
准时的；守时的
Definitions
adj. Arriving or happening at the agreed or expected time
准时的；守时的
Example
Please be punctual; the bus cannot wait for everyone.
请准时到达，公交车不能等每一个人。
Punctual employees help organisations operate efficiently by ensuring that meetings and daily tasks begin on time.
守时的员工确保会议和日常任务按时开始，从而帮助机构高效运作。
Collocations
- be punctual for
- a punctual arrival
- punctual service
Word family
- punctuality (n.)
- punctually (adv.)
Synonyms
- on time
- prompt
Antonyms
- late
- unpunctual
Usage tip
表示准时参加会议，用be punctual for a meeting。
FAQ
- What does punctual mean?
- Arriving or happening at the agreed or expected time
- How is punctual pronounced?
- UK /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/, US /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
