This is a very apposite comparison.
这是比喻。
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At length, something was said by Holgrave that made it apposite for Phoebe to inquire what had first brought him acquainted with her cousin Hepzibah, and why he now chose to lodge in the desolate old Pyncheon House.
最后,Holgrave 说了些什么,让 Phoebe 有必要询问是什么让他首先认识了她的堂兄 Hepzibah,以及为什么他现在选择住在荒凉的老 Pyncheon House。
While he bestowed those of greater value on the two most distinguished warriors, one of whom was his host, he seasoned his offerings to their inferiors with such well-timed and apposite compliments, as left them no ground of complaint.
当他把那些更有价值的东西授予两位最杰出的战士时,其中一位是他的东道主,他用适时恰当的赞美来调味他们的下级,让他们没有理由抱怨。