c. 1300, "fact or condition of thriving," also "prosperity, savings," from Middle English thriven "to thrive" (see thrive), influenced by (or from) Old Norse trift, variant of trif "prosperity," from trifask "to thrive." Sense of "habit of saving, economy" first recorded 1550s (thrifty in this sense is recorded from 1520s; also see spendthrift). Thrift shop attested by 1919.
雙語例句
1. They were rightly praised for their thrift and enterprise.
他們勤儉節約，積極進取，得到了當之無愧的贊揚。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Diligence and thrift made him a possessor of warm fortunes.
勤儉使他成為富翁.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.
他具備節儉和勤奮的美德.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Oppose extravagant eating and drinking and pay attention to thrift and economy.
反對大吃大喝,注意節約.
來自《現代漢英綜合大詞典》
5. His thrift and industry speak well for his future.