Thrifty
['θrɪftɪ] or ['θrɪfti]
解释:
(superl.) Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal.
(superl.) Thriving by industry and frugality; prosperous in the acquisition of worldly goods; increasing in wealth; as, a thrifty farmer or mechanic.
(superl.) Growing rapidly or vigorously; thriving; as, a thrifty plant or colt.
(superl.) Secured by thrift; well husbanded.
(superl.) Well appearing; looking or being in good condition; becoming.
整理:泰丝
同义词及近义词:
a. [1]. Frugal, sparing, economical, saving, careful, provident.[2]. Thriving, prosperous.[3]. Vigorous, growing well, flourishing
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同义词及反义词:
SYN:Prudent, careful, economical_saving, frugal, flourishing, provident, sparing
ANT:Thriftless, unthrifty, wasteful, prodigal,[See SCATTER]
编辑:利拉
例句:
- I told my wife, she had been too thrifty, for I found she had starved herself and her daughter to nothing. 乔纳森·斯威夫特. 格列佛游记.
- Colonel Hector McTavish, and she and her mother played for Bute and won him at Harrowgate), she had been a prudent and thrifty wife to him. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
- In this cheap and thrifty way Sir Pitt tries to pay off his debt to his family. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
- Some thrifty housewives economize by utilizing the cooling effects of evaporation. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
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