Thrive



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 茁壮成长
• ［类］ 反义词: languish ( 衰弱) ; wizened ( 枯萎)

Webster Collegiate

intransitive verb (thrived or throve; thrived; also thriven; thriving)

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to grasp
• Date: 13th century
• 1. to grow vigorously ; flourish
• 2. to gain in wealth or possessions ; prosper
• 3. to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances — often used with on<thrives on conflict>
• ? thriver noun

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