| 释义 |
thrift /θrɪft/
n.
1. 节约，节俭
the virtues of thrift, hard work, and punctuality 节俭、勤奋、准时三美德
By thrift she managed to get along on her small salary. 由于节俭，她得以靠微薄的薪水度日。
2. 【植】海石竹(亦作 sea pink)
3. (植物等的)茁壮生长，茂盛
4. 〈废〉繁荣，昌盛；成功；富足
5. 〈主苏格兰〉收入颇丰的职业
6. 〈美〉互助储蓄银行，储蓄借贷协会
[ON: success < thrīfast to prosper; 见 THRIVE] |