| 释义 |
op·por·tune
\|äpə(r)|tün, -(r).|tyün\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French opportun, from Latin opportunus, from the phrase ob portum (veniens) coming to harbor, from ob to, towards + portum, accusative of portus harbor, port — more at port
1.
a. : fit, suitable, or convenient for a particular occurrence
< made his bid for power at an opportune moment >
< couldn't have chosen a more opportune spot >
b. : occurring at a suitable time : timely
< this most opportune assistance >
< opportune words of reassurance >
2. obsolete : advantageous, helpful, useful
3. obsolete : open or liable to : exposed
Synonyms: see seasonable |