Timely



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.适时的, 及时的
• ［英］ adj.适时的, 及时的 ( appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion)
• ［例］ give sb. a timely warning

Webster Collegiate

I. adverb

• Date: before 12th century
• 1. archaic early, soon
• 2. in time ; opportunely <the question was not…timely raised in the state court — W. O. Douglas>

II. adjective (timelier; -est)

• Date: 13th century
• 1. coming early or at the right time <a timely decision><timely payment>
• 2. appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion <a timely book>
• ? timeliness noun

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