opportune

opportune
[ˈɒpətjuːn, ˌɒpəˈtjuːn]
adjective
  1. (of a time) at which a particular action or event occurs, especially conveniently or appropriately
    (时机)恰好的;适宜的
    he couldn't have arrived at a less opportune moment.
    他当时来得太不是时候了。
    ■done or occurring at a favourable or useful time;well-timed
    适时的;及时的
    the opportune use of humour to lower tension.
    适时运用幽默来缓和紧张气氛。
派生
opportunely
adverb
opportuneness
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French opportun(e), from Latin opportunus, from ob- 'in the direction of' + portus 'harbour', originally describing the wind driving towards the harbour, hence 'seasonable'
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