| 释义 |
op·por·tune /ˈɒpətjuːn，ˌɒpəˈtjuːn/
a.
1. (时间等)恰好的，适宜的
You've come at a most opportune moment. 你来得正是时候。
The time would seem to be opportune to negotiate a halt to the arms race. 看来这是通过谈判停止军备竞赛的大好时机。
choose a more opportune spot 选择一个更合适的地点
2. (行为、事情等)及时的，适时的
an opportune offer of assistance 及时提供的援助
an opportune change of plans 计划的及时更改
[OFr < L opportūnus < OP- + portus port¹, harbour, 原义： coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection] |