timely的意思

timely

英式音标['taɪmli]
美式英标['taɪmlɪ]

基本解释

adj. 及时的；适时的

adv. 及时地；早

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.

实用例句

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。

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。

3. We are particularly grateful to him for his timely help.: 我们特别感谢他的及时帮助.

4. Your arrival was most timely yesterday.: 你们昨天来得非常及时.

5. This is a timely rain indeed.: 这场雨下得真及时呀!

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