timely
英 ['taɪmlɪ] 美 ['taɪmli]
| 近义词 | timeous 、 opportune 、 favourable 、 propitious 、 convenient 、 seasonable 、 ripe | ||
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- adj. 及时的；适时的
- adv. 及时地；早
词态变化
名词: timeliness;
中文词源
timely 适时的，及时的
time,时间，-ly,形容词后缀。
英文词源
- timely (adv.)
- late Old English timlic "quickly, soon;" see time (n.) + -ly (2). As an adjective meaning "occurring at a suitable time" it is attested from c. 1200.
双语例句
- 1. A timely bingo win brought some cheer to Juliet Little's family yesterday.
- 昨天玩宾戈赢了一把，适时地给朱丽叶·利特尔一家带来些许的欢快心情。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. A nasty incident was prevented by the timely arrival of the police.
- 警察的及时到来阻止了一次严重事故。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. We are particularly grateful to him for his timely help.
- 我们特别感谢他的及时帮助.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. Your arrival was most timely yesterday.
- 你们昨天来得非常及时.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. This is a timely rain indeed.
- 这场雨下得真及时呀!
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》