a. 对细节十分注意的，一丝不苟的 ≈ fastidious/thorough
meticulous planning/records/research 周密的计划；详细的记录；一丝不苟的研究
meticulously clean 一尘不染
He kept meticulous accounts. 他的账记得一丝不苟。
He was meticulous in his use of words. 他用词很谨慎。
He has always been so meticulous about his appearance. 他对自己的外表一向很讲究。
BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/