heaven-sent

英 [ˈhevn sent]

美 [ˈhevn sent]

adj.  天赐的; 正合时宜的

牛津词典

adj.

• 天赐的；正合时宜的
  happening unexpectedly and at exactly the right time

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 适时的;天赐的
  You useheaven-sentto describe something such as an opportunity which is unexpected, but which is very welcome because it occurs at just the right time.
  1. It will be a heaven-sent opportunity to prove himself.
     这将是他证明自己的天赐良机。

英英释义

adj

• peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  1. a heaven-sent rain saved the crops
  2. a providential recovery
  Synonym:providentialmiraculous

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