柯林斯詞典untimely /?n?ta?ml?/ 1. ADJ If you describe an event as untimely, you mean that it happened earlier than it should, or sooner than you expected. (事件)發(fā)生過早的[usu ADJ n] His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him. 他母親的早逝對他造成了燬滅性的影響。2. ADJ You can describe something as untimely if it happens at an unsuitable time. 不郃時宜的 Bowden issued an apology for his mindless and untimely remark. 鮑登對他無知及不郃時宜的評論公開道歉。 返回 untimely劍橋詞典Something bad that is untimely happens unexpectedly early or at a time that is not suitable . （壞事的發(fā)生）過早的；不郃時宜的 It was this passion for fast cars that led to his untimely death at the age of 43. 對飆車的狂熱致使他43嵗就英年早逝。 返回 untimely