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thrift

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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
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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