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thrift

/θɹɪft/

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noun

节俭，节省。

The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

Examples :

"His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house."

他家扔掉的垃圾非常少，可见他有多节俭。

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noun

储蓄银行，节约银行。

A savings bank.

Examples :

"Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts."

通常，房屋贷款都是从储蓄银行获得的。

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noun

海石竹

Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

Examples :

"The gardener planted a border of thrift along the edge of the flowerbed, creating a beautiful pink cushion. "

园丁在花坛边缘种了一圈海石竹，形成了一道美丽的粉红色花边。

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noun

节俭，节约，兴旺。

Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

Examples :

"The farmer's thrift allowed him to buy more land and equipment. "

这位农民的节俭兴旺使他能够购买更多的土地和设备。

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noun

繁荣，茂盛。

Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

Examples :

"The gardener was pleased with the thrift of the newly planted roses, which already showed several new buds. "

园丁很高兴新种的玫瑰长势繁荣，已经冒出了好几个新芽。

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verb

逛旧货店购买, 买旧货。

To obtain from a thrift shop.

Examples :

"I like to thrift my clothes because it's cheaper and more sustainable than buying new ones. "

我喜欢逛旧货店买衣服，因为这样比买新衣服更便宜也更环保。

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