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.
雙語例句
1. Her untimely return could spoil Miss Melville's entire programme for the evening.
她提前回來可能會破壞掉梅爾維爾小姐今晚的整個計劃。
來自柯林斯例句
2. His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him.
他母親的早逝給了他沉重的打擊。
來自柯林斯例句
3. She met a tragic and untimely death at 25.
她于25歲時不幸猝然辭世。
來自《權威詞典》
4. The untimely death of the engineer delayed the completion of the project.