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thrifts

/θrɪfts/

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noun

节俭，节约，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."

他家垃圾工每次收走的垃圾都很少，可见他有多节俭了。

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noun

储蓄银行，储蓄所

A savings bank.

Examples :

"Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts."

通常，房屋抵押贷款都是从储蓄银行获得的。

finance business economy organization asset

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noun

海石竹，矶松

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

Examples :

"The seaside garden was dotted with pink thrifts, their bright colors contrasting beautifully against the gray rocks. "

海边花园里点缀着粉色的海石竹，它们鲜艳的色彩与灰色的岩石形成了美丽的对比。

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noun

节俭，节约。

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

Examples :

"Careful thrifts throughout the year allowed the family to finally afford a new car. "

一整年精打细算，为这个家庭积攒了足够的钱，最终买得起了一辆新车。

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noun

繁茂，茁壮。

Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

Examples :

"The gardener admired the thrifts of new tomato plants after the first spring rain. "

春天第一场雨后，园丁赞叹新种的番茄秧苗长势喜人，一片繁茂。

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