timely

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a. 及时的, 适时的 adv. 及时地

发音

其它 /ˈtaɪmli/

词形变化

timelier 比较级 timelier timeliest timeliest 最高级 more timely 比较级 most timely 最高级

教材释义与例句

形容词

及时的；适时的

副词

及时地；早

释义与例句

adj. C1 Oxf 5000
  1. 1.

    Done at the proper time or within the proper time limits; prompt.

    及时

    适时

  2. 2.

    Happening or appearing at the proper time.

  3. 3.

    Keeping time or measure.

    废旧
adv.
  1. 1.

    In good time; early, quickly.

    古体
  2. 2.

    In compliance with applicable time limits.

    法律
  3. 3.

    At the right time; seasonably.

    废旧

词汇关系

形容词

同义词 2

seasonable well-timed

近义相关 3

punctual opportune on time
副词

同义词 2

apropos seasonably

词源

From Middle English timely, tymely, timliche, from Old English *tīmlīc (adjective) and tīmlīċe (“in good time; timely; soon”, adverb), equivalent to time + -ly. Cognate with Danish timelig, Swedish timlig, Icelandic tímalegur, tímanlegur.

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