timely
adj
ˈtaɪmli
adj
1
done
or
happening
at
exactly
the
right
time
适时的，及时的
BrE
The
fight
ended
only
with
the
timely
arrival
of
the
police.
由于警察及时赶到，打斗才得以终止。
in
a
timely
manner/fashion
(as
quickly
as
is
reasonable
in
a
particular
situation)
及时
We
aim
to
settle
all
valid
claims
in
a
timely
manner.
我们力求做到及时处理所有有效索赔。
a
timely
reminder
(of
sth)
BrE
(=one
that
makes
you
remember
something
important)
【英】
（对某事的）及时的提醒
The
crash
served
as
a
timely
reminder
of
the
dangers
of
drinking
and
driving.
这场车祸及时地提醒了人们酒后驾车的危险。