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- 及时
及时
jí shí
Meaning
- timely; at the right time
- promptly; without delay
Definition
指不拖延，在适当的时间立即做某事。
Timely; without delay; at the right time.
Usage
常用来形容在需要的时候立即行动或发生，强调抓住时机，不拖延。
Often used to describe actions that happen immediately when needed, emphasizing seizing the moment and not delaying.
Examples
- 1 他及时赶到医院，救了病人一命。 (He arrived at the hospital in time to save the patient's life.)
- 2 多亏你及时提醒，我才没有错过会议。 (Thanks to your timely reminder, I didn't miss the meeting.)
- 3 这场雨来得真及时，正好缓解了旱情。 (This rain came just in time to alleviate the drought.)
- 4 请及时回复邮件，以免耽误工作。 (Please reply to the email promptly to avoid delaying work.)
- 5 他及时调整了策略，最终赢得了比赛。 (He adjusted his strategy in time and ultimately won the game.)
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