untimely
UK/.ʌn'taimli/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Happening at an inconvenient or inappropriate time; occurring too early or prematurely.
不合时宜的；过早的；英年早逝的
adv.
Prematurely; before the expected or proper time.
过早地；不合时宜地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishunnot, reversal
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timeother
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lyin the manner of
=untimely
Common Collocations
- 1.untimely death过早的死亡
- 2.untimely remark不合时宜的言论
- 3.untimely interruption不合时宜的打扰
Example Sentences
- 1.
His untimely death shocked the entire nation and left a lasting impact.
- 2.
The untimely remark ruined what had been a pleasant conversation.