timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adjective timelier; timeliest
timelier; timeliest
Learner's definition of TIMELY
[or more timely; most timely]
: happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late适时的;及时的 -
Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.她适时出版的书探讨了全球变暖对世界气候的影响。
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a timely decision/warning及时的决策/警告
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She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion/manner.她总是及时回应我的要求。
— opposite untimely
— timeliness
noun [noncount]