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单词 thrive
释义 thrive
\ˈthrīv\ intransitive verb
(throve \-rōv\ ; or thrived \-rīvd\ ; thriv·en \-rivən\ ; also thrived ; thriving ; thrives)
Etymology: Middle English thriven, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to clutch, grasp
1. : to grow vigorously : become increasingly larger and healthier : physically improve
 < sheep and goats thrive on uplands and rough, eroded regions — American Guide Series: Texas >
 < the sparrow thrived under her care — Thomas Foster >
 < children seem to thrive even in city streets >
2. : to prosper outstandingly : gain in wealth or material possessions : advance successfully
 < industry has never thriven under restrictions — L.D.Stamp >
 < the region thrived as steel and aircraft … establishments built up — Oscar Handlin >
3. : to achieve growth or progress toward one's own goal : flourish despite or because of circumstances or conditions
 < creating an atmosphere in which injustice finds it harder to thrive — Lionel Trilling >
 < she thrives on the attention — Bradford Smith >
 < he thrived on opposition — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin >
Synonyms: see succeed
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