punctual/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl; `pʌŋktʃʊəl/ adjhappening or doing sth at the agreed or proper time 按时的; 准时的; 守时的 a punctual start to the meeting 会议准时开始 be punctual for an appointment 准时赴约 The tenants are punctual in paying the rent. 房客都能按时缴纳房租.
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