timely

英 [ˈtaɪmli]

美 [ˈtaɪmli]

adj.  及时的; 适时的

CET6考研IELTSGRE

Collins.1 / BNC.9732 / COCA.7462

牛津词典

adj.

• 及时的；适时的
  happening at exactly the right time
  1. 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。
  2. This has been a timely reminder to us all.
     对我们大家来说这个提醒非常及时。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 及时的;适时的
  Atimelyevent happens at a moment when it is useful, effective, or relevant.
  1. The recent outbreaks of cholera are a timely reminder that this disease is still a serious health hazard...
     最近霍乱的爆发及时提醒了人们该疾病仍然会严重危害健康。
  2. The exhibition is timely, since 'self-taught' art is catching on in a big way.
     展会召开得非常及时，因为“自修”艺术正在广泛流行。

英英释义

adj

• done or happening at the appropriate or proper time
  1. a timely warning
  2. with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery
  3. a seasonable time for discussion
  4. the book's publication was well timed
  Synonym:seasonablewell-timed(a)well timed(p)
• before a time limit expires
  1. the timely filing of his income tax return

adv

• at an opportune time
  1. your letter arrived apropos
  Synonym:seasonablywell-timedapropos

双语例句

• Jones's wise words are a timely reality check for many at the club who believe the great days are just around the corner.
  琼斯的一番高见来得正是时候，对于俱乐部中许多相信好日子已经不远的人来说不啻于当头一棒。
• Timely rain benefited reproductive wheat.
  一场及时雨对小麦生长有利。
• The timely rain revived the droughtstricken crops.
  这场及时雨使受旱的禾苗都缓过来了。
• His victory in the first race here on Tuesday was a timely pointer to his chance of remaining unbeaten
  周二他在这里取得的第一轮比赛胜利是个及时的信号，说明他可能保持不败。
• That contribution is that we are concerned that our efforts be effective, timely, and continuing.
  它对我们所关心的工作是否有效、及时是且连续的作出了贡献。
• The exhibition is timely, since 'self-taught' art is catching on in a big way.
  展会召开得非常及时，因为“自修”艺术正在广泛流行。
• Shoppers told us they hope food safety violations will be resolved in a more effective and timely manner.
  顾客告诉我们，他们希望违反食品安全的问题以更加有效和更加及时的方式得以解决。
• This material is presented to ensure timely dissemination of scholarly and technical work.
  本材料的发表是为了保证学术和技术工作的及时发布。
• Provide technical training and support to the distributors timely, maintain excellent distribution system in the territory.
  为经销商提供及时的技术培训和支持，维护优秀的区域经销系统。
• Your timely warning saved their lives.
  你适时的警告挽救了他们的生命。