1530s, "coming before the proper or usual time," from un- (1) "not" + timely (adj.). Similar formation in Middle Danish utimelig, of weather, etc. Old English had untidlic "unseasonable." Related: Untimeliness.
1. Her untimely return could spoil Miss Melville's entire programme for the evening.
她提前回来可能会破坏掉梅尔维尔小姐今晚的整个计划。
来自柯林斯例句
2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She met a tragic and untimely death at 25.
她于25岁时不幸猝然辞世。
来自《权威词典》
4. The untimely death of the engineer delayed the completion of the project.
1530s, "coming before the proper or usual time," from un- (1) "not" + timely (adj.). Similar formation in Middle Danish utimelig, of weather, etc. Old English had untidlic "unseasonable." Related: Untimeliness.
双语例句
1. Her untimely return could spoil Miss Melville's entire programme for the evening.
她提前回来可能会破坏掉梅尔维尔小姐今晚的整个计划。
来自柯林斯例句
2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She met a tragic and untimely death at 25.
她于25岁时不幸猝然辞世。
来自《权威词典》
4. The untimely death of the engineer delayed the completion of the project.