opportune UK ['ɒp.ə.tju:n] US [ˌɑ:.pɚ'tu:n] formal adjective ■happening at a time which is likely to give success or which is convenient (时间)合适的,恰当的,适宜的•This would seem to be an opportune moment for reviving our development plan.看来这将是恢复我们发展计划的大好时机。 •Would it be opportune to discuss the contract now?现在讨论这项合约合适吗? Opposite inopportune |