Word · Frequency #21793
thrifty
节俭的；节约的
核心释义
careful and economical in spending money or using resources
- 1.
节俭的；节省的。
Showing thrift; economical; frugal.
- 2.
节约资源的
careful and diligent in the use of resources
- 3.
节俭以备将来
mindful of the future in spending money
节俭的；节省的。；节约资源的；节俭以备将来；节俭的；兴旺的
用法In use
My grandmother has always been very thrifty, so she saves money on groceries by using coupons.
用法提示：thrifty 是形容词，表示“节俭的”，描述善于节省资源、为将来打算。
Being thrifty with electricity can significantly lower your monthly utility bills.
用法提示：thrifty 后接 with 短语，说明在某一资源的使用上注重节约。
They decided to live a thrifty lifestyle so they could afford to travel more.
用法提示：thrifty 作定语修饰 lifestyle，表达为未来目标而节省使用资源。
be thrifty with [noun]
She is thrifty with her money.
她花钱很节俭。
be thrifty in [verb-ing]
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- thrifty shopper
- 精打细算的购物者
- As a thrifty shopper, she always looks for discounts before buying anything.作为一个精打细算的购物者，她买东西前总会找折扣。
- thrifty lifestyle
- 节俭的生活方式
- They adopted a thrifty lifestyle to save for their first home.他们采用节俭的生活方式，为第一套房子存钱。
- be thrifty with money
- 用钱节俭
- Being thrifty with money doesn't mean you can't enjoy life.用钱节俭并不意味着你不能享受生活。
- thrifty habit
- 节俭的习惯
- Turning off lights when leaving a room is a simple thrifty habit.离开房间时关灯是一种简单的节俭习惯。
- thrifty use of resources
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
把 thrifty 想成 thrift（节俭）+y：过日子精打细算，钱用在刀刃上。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：日常理财、节约消费、资源管理 通常为中性用词，多用于描述个人或家庭节省开支、善用资源，也可用于正式语境，表示节俭以备将来。
语法说明Grammar Note
注意：thrifty 通常与介词 with 搭配，后接名词或代词，表示在某方面节约。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
真正与 thrifty /ˈθrɪfti/ 押韵的词是 fifty /ˈfɪfti/ 和 nifty /ˈnɪfti/，它们的重读元音 /ɪ/ 和后面的 /fti/ 完全一致。注意拼写上同样以 -fty 结尾但发音不同的形近词：crafty /ˈkræfti/、lefty /ˈlɛfti/、lofty /ˈlɔːfti/、softy /ˈsɔːfti/，元音各不相同。
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