thrift

thrift

英 [θrɪft]
　　美 [θrɪft]

n. 節儉；節約；[植] 海石竹
　　n. (Thrift)人名；(英)思裡夫特

中文詞源：

thrift 節約，節儉

來自中古英語 thriven,繁榮，興旺，詞源同 thrive,繁榮，興旺。-th,名詞後綴，後縮寫自 t.詞 義由繁榮，興旺引申為節約，節儉。詞義演變比較 fruitful,frugal.

例句：

1. They were rightly praised for their thrift and enterprise.
他們勤儉節約，積極進取，得到瞭當之無愧的贊揚。

2. Diligence and thrift made him a possessor of warm fortunes.
勤儉使他成為富翁.

3. He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.
他具備節儉和勤奮的美德.

4. Oppose extravagant eating and drinking and pay attention to thrift and economy.
反對大吃大喝,註意節約.

5. His thrift and industry speak well for his future.
他的節儉和勤勉預示著他美好的未來.