Opportune
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 合适的, 适当的
- ［英］ adj. 合适的, 适当的 ( right for the purpose)
- ［记］ op ( 进入) +port ( 港口) +une -> 进入港口避风雨 -> 合适的;
- ［同］ 参考: opportunity ( 机会)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from ob- toward + portus port, harbor — more at ob-, ford
- Date: 15th century
- 1. suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence <an opportune moment>
- 2. occurring at an appropriate time <an opportune offer of assistance>
- ? opportunely adverb
- ? opportuneness noun
