Word of the Day：April 14, 2022opportune，下面我们就来说一说关于opportune英语?我们一起去了解并探讨一下这个问题吧!
opportune英语
Word of the Day：April 14, 2022
opportune
适当的；恰当的；及时的
adjective ah-per-TOON [ɑpərˈtun]
What It Means
Opportune means "suitable or convenient for a particular situation" or "occurring at an appropriate time."
Opportune 意思是“适宜的特定状况”或“在适当的时间发生”。
OPPORTUNE in Context
"Whether it's an open 3-point jumper or back-door cut to the basket that gets him an easy layup, the senior guard has shown up for his team at opportune times as the Boilermakers continue to grind out victories in closely-contested matchups." — D. J. Fezler, Sports Illustrated, 12 Mar. 2022
“无论是三分球，还是空切，他都能轻松上篮，这位资深后卫总能在合适的时机出场，让the Boilermakers 在激烈的比赛中取得胜利。”
It is an opportune time to invest in the stock market.
现在是投资股市的好时机。
Did You Know?
Opportune comes from Latin opportūnus, which can mean "favoring one's needs," "serviceable," or "convenient." The word is a combination of the prefix ob-, meaning "to," and portus, a word for a port or harbor. It alludes to choosing any port in a storm for safety.
Opportune 来自拉丁语 opportūnus，意思是“满足需求的”、“有用的”或“方便、实用的”。 它的前缀 ob-（意思是“to【去】”）与 portus（表示“port or harbor【港口】”）的组合。 指在暴风雨中随便选择港口以确保安全。
Quiz
Fill in the blanks to complete an adjective meaning "tending to favor or assist": p _ op _ t _ _ _s.
propitious
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