thrifty 是一个形容词,意思是"节俭的,节约的",指善于管理金钱和资源,避免浪费。
/ˈθrɪfti/
She is very thrifty and always looks for the best deals at the grocery store.
她非常节俭,总是在杂货店寻找最划算的商品。
Growing up in a thrifty household taught him the value of making the most of what you have, rather than constantly seeking more.
在一个节俭的家庭中长大,让他学会了物尽其用的价值,而不是不断追求更多。
thrifty 源自中古英语 thrift,而 thrift 又来自古诺尔斯语 þrift,意为"繁荣、兴旺",与动词 thrive(繁荣、茁壮成长)同源。最初,thrift 的含义是"通过勤俭而获得的繁荣",后来逐渐演变为专指"节约、节俭"的意思。加上后缀 -y 构成形容词,表示"具有节俭品质的"。