thrifty
/ˈθrɪfti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈθrɪfti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈthrif-tē/ (ame, mw)
thrifty — 形容詞
- thriftypositive
- thriftiercomparative
- thriftiestsuperlative
1. A thrifty person manages money and goods with care, preferring to save or buy at
節儉的
節省使用金錢，不浪費
A thrifty person manages money and goods with care, preferring to save or buy at good value rather than spend on things they do not really need.
Wei has always been a thrifty shopper; she compares prices at three stores before buying anything.
Wei 一直是個節儉的購物者；她在買東西前會比價三家商店。
attributive use: thrifty shopper
Fatima found a thrifty way to heat her home by adding extra insulation to the attic.
Fatima 找到一個節省暖氣費用的方法：在閣樓加裝隔熱材料。
thrifty way to [verb] — pattern describing a method
The thrifty gardener saved rainwater in barrels instead of using the garden hose.
那位節儉的園丁將雨水收集在水桶裡，而不是用水管澆花。
Diego's thrifty habits helped him save enough for a down payment on his first car.
Diego 的節儉習慣幫助他存夠了第一輛車的頭期款。
Amara is thrifty with her grocery money and always looks for items on sale.
Amara 在買菜錢上很節省，總是找特價商品。
- frugal
Very close in meaning; 'frugal' often suggests simplicity in meals and daily living, while 'thrifty' focuses on getting the best value.
- economical
Describes a method, system, or purchase that saves money; less often used of a person's character.
- prudent
Broader — means showing good judgment in general, not only about money.
- wasteful
Describes someone who uses more than needed or throws useful things away.
- extravagant
Describes someone who spends a lot, often on things they do not need.
文法句型
thrifty [noun]
be thrifty
be thrifty with [money/resources/time]
用法筆記
Describes a positive personal quality. Typically used of people and their habits, not of objects or prices. Frequently paired with 'with' to specify the resource that is managed carefully.