Definitions
n. careful use of money and resources to avoid waste
节俭；节约
Example
Her thrift helped her save enough for a bicycle.
她勤俭节约，终于攒够了买自行车的钱。
Teaching thrift in schools can help young people manage limited incomes and avoid unnecessary debt.
在学校培养节俭意识可以帮助年轻人管理有限的收入，避免不必要的债务。
Collocations
- practise thrift
- thrift shop
- habits of thrift
Word family
- thrifty (adj.)
- thriftily (adv.)
- thriftiness (n.)
Synonyms
- frugality
Antonyms
- extravagance
Usage tip
thrift 是名词；形容词“节俭的”是 thrifty。
FAQ
- What does thrift mean?
- careful use of money and resources to avoid waste
- How is thrift pronounced?
- UK /θrɪft/, US /θrɪft/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
