thrift
美音:
[θrıft
]英音:
[θrıft
]n.节俭,节约,海石竹
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thrift
/θrɪft; θrɪft/
n [U]
1 careful or economical use of money or resources 节俭; 节约.
2 (also sea-pink) seashore or alpine plant with bright pink flowers 海石竹(沿海或高山植物, 开鲜艳的粉红色花).
thrift
n[U][
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old Norse;Origin:'wealth and success', from thrifask;
THRIVE]
old-fashioned wise and careful use of money, so that none is wasted
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spendthrift
1. She learned from her father the virtues of hard work and thrift. 她从父亲身上学到了苦干和节俭的美德。
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