thrive
/θraɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5892 in the learning path
茁壮成长；兴旺发展
Definitions
v. To grow strongly or become successful.
茁壮成长；兴旺发展
Example
These herbs thrive on our sunny kitchen windowsill.
这些香草在我们厨房阳光充足的窗台上长得很旺。
Small businesses are more likely to thrive when local governments provide reliable infrastructure and accessible financial support.
地方政府提供可靠的基础设施和便利的资金支持时，小企业更有可能蓬勃发展。
Collocations
- thrive in warm conditions
- thrive on challenges
- a thriving business
Word family
- thriving (adj.)
Synonyms
- flourish
- prosper
Antonyms
- decline
Usage tip
不及物动词；thrive on表示因某事而更有活力。
FAQ
- What does thrive mean?
- To grow strongly or become successful.
- How is thrive pronounced?
- UK /θraɪv/, US /θraɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
