英语词汇“timely”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	timely
释义	time·ly I. \ˈtīmlē, -li\ adverb Etymology: Middle English timliche, timely, from Old English tīmlice, from tīma time + -lice, adverb suffix 1. archaic : early, soon < he did command me to call timely on him — Shakespeare > 2. : in time : opportunely, seasonably < the present action was timely brought within two years after his appointment — R.W.Starr > II. adjective (-er/-est) Etymology: Middle English timlich, timely, from time (I) + -lich, -ly -ly, adjective suffix 1. a. : done or occurring at a suitable time : opportune < if timely treatment is available the patient has a good chance of recovery — National Safety News > b. : occurring at a normal or expected time < I love my habits, the timely routine and oscillation of the hours — L.P.Smith > c. : falling within a time prescribed by law or contract < the plaintiff filed a timely claim for refund — T.M.Madden > d. : appropriate to the times or the occasion < a timely book > < a timely remark > < a timely hogshead of home-brewed beer … served effectively as fire extinguisher — American Guide Series: Vermont > 2. archaic : advance, early < I know that he will presently be summoned … I have timely information — Charles Dickens > Synonyms: see seasonable
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