timely

• adj. 及时的；适时的
• adv. 及时地；早

词态变化

中文词源

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》