providential

1. ADJ A providential event is lucky because it happens at exactly the right time. 凑巧的[正式]

He explained the yellow fever epidemic as a providential act to discourage urban growth. 他对黄热病疫情对城市化进程的阻碍为一种巧合做出了解释。

The pistols were loaded so our escape is indeed providential. 手枪已上了膛，所以我们能逃走纯属巧合。

2. providentiallyADV

Providentially, he had earlier made friends with a Russian Colonel. 很凑巧，他在早些时候与一个俄国上校交了朋友。