adjective [原级] 及时的，适时的
The recent outbreaks of cholera are a timely reminder that this disease is still a serious health hazard. 最近几次爆发的霍乱是一个适时的提醒，该疾病依然是个严重的健康危害。
adverb [时间副词] 及时地；<古>早
A nasty incident was prevented by the timely arrival of the police. 警察的及时到来阻止了一次严重事故。
