English Dictionary

thrift

IPA（発音記号）

/θɹɪft/

名詞

不可算名詞 アメリカ英語 可算名詞 廃用

(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money). / (countable, US) A savings bank.

日本語の意味

倹約・節約、特にお金などを最小限に使用する性質 / （特に米国で用いられる）貯蓄銀行

Thrift allowed them to build a secure future despite their modest incomes.

彼らは節約によって、収入が少なくても安定した将来を築くことができた。

意味（1）

(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house.

意味（2）

(countable, US) A savings bank.

Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts.

意味（3）

(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.

意味（4）

(obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.

Bassanio: […]And many Jasons come in quest of her. O my Antonio, had I but the means To hold a rival place with one of them, I have a mind presages me such thrift, That I should questionless be fortunate!

意味（5）

(obsolete) Vigorous growth, as of a plant.

thrifts （ plural ）