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well-timed

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌwell-ˈtimed adjective  SUITABLEsaid or done at the most suitable moment 时机合适的;及时的 SYN timely a well-timed remark 不失时机的评论 My arrival wasn’t very well-timed. 我来得不太是时候。
Examples from the Corpus
well-timedWyse's movement into the software market appears to be well-timed.Its formation at a time when moves are well-advanced to remove customs and other technical barriers throughout the Community is well-timed.His incursions into the line are always well-timed and his goal-kicking has been immaculate so far.Another well-timed cover-drive beat the fielder and this time it reached the boundary.With one well-timed joke, Gazzer would be able to make her fears look ridiculous.The man took a well-timed opportunity to smile broadly, a smile that said everything if one knew how to read.She took a sip of water during a well-timed pause, and waited for my reply.Distance A good, well-timed release action will return the club to the position it was in at address.Wallace made a well-timed run through the midfield, collected the pass and scored with a low shot.
ˌwell-ˈtimed adjectiveChineseSyllable
at the most suitable Corpus or done said


well-timed
ˌwell-ˈtimed adjective
said or done at the most suitable moment
   SYN  timely:
    a well-timed remark
    My arrival wasn’t very well-timed.