follow a prescribed (/set) pattern in speech or action;scrupulous and methodical ❍ 事务愈忙，他却愈要～，好整以暇，…… (《茅盾文集》Ⅷ—116) The busier he became the more rules he brought into their home,so that every precious minute might be fruitfully util ized. ❍ 对不起，我只习惯于干一板一眼的工作。Sorry.I’m only used to scrupulous and methodical work.