timely
美['taɪmli] 英['taɪmli]
adj. 及时的;适时的
adv. 及时的
详细释义
adj.(形容词)- 适时的
- 及时的
- <古>早的
- 合时宜的
- 合时的
- 正好的
- 定期的
双解释义
adj.(形容词)- 及时的,适时的 happening at exactly the right time
英英释义
Adjective- before a time limit expires;
"the timely filing of his income tax return"
- done or happening at the appropriate or proper time;
"a timely warning" "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery" "a seasonable time for discussion" "the book's publication was well timed"
Adverb- at an opportune time;
"your letter arrived apropos"
例句
用作形容词(adj.)- What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment.及时付款正是我们所盼望的。
- Had it not been for your timely help, our company would have been on the verge of bankruptcy.若非你及时伸出援助之手,本公司将会濒临破产。
- His wife was so poignant and timely.他的妻子是这样有分寸和适时宜。
- I think timely rain is good for the crops.我认为适时地下雨对庄稼生长有好处。
用作副词(adv.)- I really appreciate your timely help.真的感谢你及时的帮忙。
- His timely warning saved our lives.他及时的警告救了我们的性命。