stickler

IPA/ˈstɪklə(r)/
KK[stˈɪkəlɚ]IPA/ˈstɪklər/

stickler — 名詞

  • sticklersingular
  • sticklersplural

1. a person who expects a specific rule, standard, or way of behaving to be followe

1.名詞B2
釋義

一絲不苟的人

堅持嚴格遵守特定規則或標準的人

a person who expects a specific rule, standard, or way of behaving to be followed very closely, and may point out or correct any failure to meet that expectation

例句

Kimiko is a stickler for grammar and often corrects her classmates' punctuation mistakes.

Kimiko 非常講究文法，經常幫同學訂正標點符號的錯誤。

pattern: stickler + for + [topic]

Oluchi is a stickler for cleanliness and wipes every kitchen surface down twice a day.

Oluchi 對清潔非常嚴格，每天把所有廚房表面擦拭兩次。

collocation: stickler for cleanliness

常見搭配
  • stickler for detail
  • stickler for punctuality
  • stickler for rules
  • stickler about grammar
  • stickler for fairness
同義詞
  • perfectionist

    a perfectionist demands flawless quality in everything; a stickler focuses on one specific rule or standard

  • traditionalist

    a traditionalist follows long-established customs; a stickler may insist on any rule, whether old or new

  • pedant

    a pedant is overly concerned with minor details or academic knowledge, often in an annoying way; a stickler may be admired for keeping high standards

反義詞
  • slacker

    a slacker avoids effort or responsibility, the opposite of someone who insists on exact standards

文法句型

a stickler + for + [rule/standard]

a stickler + about + [behaviour/detail]

用法筆記

Always used with a prepositional phrase introduced by 'for' or 'about' that names the specific rule or standard. A stickler is strict about one particular thing, not generally strict about everything. The tone can be positive (admiring high standards) or mildly negative (implying inflexibility), depending on the situation.

常見錯誤

He is very stickler about grammar.
He is a stickler for grammar.
'stickler' is a noun, not an adjective; it must be preceded by 'a' and followed by 'for' or 'about'.
She is a stickler of punctuality.
She is a stickler for punctuality.
the correct preposition is 'for', not 'of'.

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常用片語

  • stickler for detail
  • stickler for punctuality
  • be a stickler about
  • famous for being a stickler

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