done or happening at the appropriate or proper time;
"a timely warning" "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery" "a seasonable time for discussion" "the book's publication was well timed"
Adverb
at an opportune time;
"your letter arrived apropos"
例句
用作形容词(adj.)
What we expected is nothing less than a timely payment.及时付款正是我们所盼望的。
Had it not been for your timely help, our company would have been on the verge of bankruptcy.若非你及时伸出援助之手,本公司将会濒临破产。
His wife was so poignant and timely.他的妻子是这样有分寸和适时宜。
I think timely rain is good for the crops.我认为适时地下雨对庄稼生长有好处。
