straight-laced

[US]/[ˈstreɪtˌleɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈstreɪtˌleɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.死板的; 拘谨的; 过于守规矩的;缺乏想象力的; 传统的
n.一个死板的人; 一个拘谨的人

Phrases & Collocations

straight-laced individual

端正的人

becoming straight-laced

变得端正

straight-laced manner

端庄的举止

a straight-laced life

循规蹈矩的生活

seemed straight-laced

看起来端庄

straight-laced appearance

端庄的外表

living straight-laced

过着端正的生活

remarkably straight-laced

出奇的端庄

was straight-laced

是端庄的

quite straight-laced

非常端庄

Example Sentences

he was a straight-laced individual, always following the rules.

他是个循规蹈矩的人,总是遵守规则。

her straight-laced upbringing instilled a strong sense of propriety.

她循规蹈矩的成长环境培养了她强烈的正派观念。

the company's straight-laced policies discouraged creativity and innovation.

公司的循规蹈矩的政策抑制了创造力和创新。

despite his success, he remained a straight-laced and honest man.

尽管他很成功,但他仍然是个循规蹈矩和诚实的人。

she found his straight-laced personality a bit boring, to be honest.

说实话,她觉得他的循规蹈矩的性格有点无聊。

the straight-laced professor emphasized the importance of academic rigor.

这位循规蹈矩的教授强调了学术严谨的重要性。

his straight-laced approach to problem-solving was predictable but effective.

他解决问题的循规蹈矩的方法是可预测的,但有效的。

she admired his straight-laced integrity and unwavering principles.

她钦佩他的循规蹈矩的正直和坚定不移的原则。

the straight-laced lawyer insisted on following procedure meticulously.

这位循规蹈矩的律师坚持一丝不苟地遵循程序。

even in a relaxed setting, he maintained a straight-laced demeanor.

即使在轻松的场合,他仍然保持着循规蹈矩的态度。

she contrasted his straight-laced style with her own more rebellious nature.

她将他循规蹈矩的风格与她自己更叛逆的性格进行了对比。

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