thrives; thrived or old-fashioned throve /ˈθroʊv/ ; thrived also old-fashioned thriven /ˈθrɪvən/ ; thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ thrives; thrived or old-fashioned throve /ˈθroʊv/ ; thrived also old-fashioned thriven /ˈθrɪvən/ ; thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ Learner's definition of THRIVE
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: to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed兴旺发达;旺盛 -
Business is thriving. [=booming]生意兴隆。
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The region thrived [=prospered] under his rule.在他的统治下,这个地区很繁荣。
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plants that thrive [=grow well] in the desert在沙漠里茁壮成长的植物
thrive on
[phrasal verb] thrive on (something)
: to do well in a situation in which you are given (a particular type of treatment)乐于受到…对待 : to benefit from (something, especially something that others might find difficult or unpleasant)受益于(某事物,尤指困境或不好的事物)
— thriving
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a thriving economy繁荣的经济
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a thriving port繁华的港口