timely
US
UK timely adj: (well-timed)
SC 适时的，及时的 shì shí de ，jí shí de
TC 適時的，及時的
TC 適時的，及時的
When the family's car broke down, they thought they would be stuck for hours, but they were saved by the timely arrival of a mechanic.
那家人的汽车抛锚后，以为自己会被困好几个小时，结果却被及时赶到的修理工给解救了。
timely adj: (before time limit)
SC 及时的 jí shí de
TC 及時的
TC 及時的
SC 按时的
The library appreciates the timely return of books.
timely adv: US (at a suitable time, in good time)
SC 及时地 jí shí de
TC 及時地
TC 及時地
SC 适时地
Be sure to send your application timely.
in a timely manner, in a timely fashion adv: (in reasonable amount of time)
SC 及时
TC 及時
TC 及時
There is no deadline, but please return the book in a timely manner.