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Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.opportune; in time; in due course of time; timely
这场雪非常及时。
This snow has come at the right time.
对我们大家来说,这个提醒非常及时。
This has been a timely reminder to all of us.
这场雨下得真及时呀!
This is a timely rain indeed.
- 2
adv.promptly; immediately; seasonably; without delay
若能及时将图书归还图书馆,我们将不胜感激。
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library.
出租车滑行了一段路后,及时停了下来。
The taxi skidded to a halt just in time.
我们设法及时赶到了机场。
We managed to get to the airport in time.
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Word usage
- Note"及时" is different from "即时". "即时" means "instantly"; "及时" means "timely".