1530s, "coming before the proper or usual time," from un- (1) "not" + timely (adj.). Similar formation in Middle Danish utimelig, of weather, etc. Old English had untidlic "unseasonable." Related: Untimeliness.
双语例句
1. Her untimely return could spoil Miss Melville's entire programme for the evening.
她提前回来可能会破坏掉梅尔维尔小姐今晚的整个计划。
来自柯林斯例句
2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母亲的早逝给了他沉重的打击。
来自柯林斯例句
3. She met a tragic and untimely death at 25.
她于25岁时不幸猝然辞世。
来自《权威词典》
4. The untimely death of the engineer delayed the completion of the project.
