thrift
n. 节俭,节约; 繁荣,茁壮成长; 储蓄机构; 〈英〉繁荣的手段,工作,劳动; [植] 海石竹
Thrift is the quality and practice of being careful with money and not wasting things.
They were rightly praised for their thrift and enterprise.
他们勤俭节约,积极进取,得到了当之无愧的赞扬。
A thrift or a thrift institution is a kind of savings bank.
1. any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
2. extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
Oppose extravagant eating and drinking and pay attention to thrift and economy.
反对大吃大喝,注意节约.
His thrift and industry speak well for his future.
他的节俭和勤勉预示着他美好的未来.
Thrift is the philosopher's stone.
节俭是块点金石.
There are many proverbs which set forth the advantages of thrift.
有许多格言都是陈述节俭的好处的.
The thrift will bloom during late spring.
海石竹在晚春时节开花.