thrives

英 [θraɪvz]

美 [θraɪvz]

v.  兴旺发达; 繁荣; 蓬勃发展; 旺盛; 茁壮成长
thrive的第三人称单数

柯林斯词典

• VERB 欣欣向荣;茁壮成长;兴旺发达
  If someone or somethingthrives, they do well and are successful, healthy, or strong.
  1. Today his company continues to thrive...
     今天，他的公司继续蓬勃发展。
  2. Lavender thrives in poor soil.
     薰衣草在贫瘠的土壤中茁壮生长。
  3. ...the river's thriving population of kingfishers.
     那条河上不断繁衍的翠鸟群
• VERB (尤指在别人觉得困难的时候)以…为乐，可以出色应对
  If you say that someonethrives ona particular situation, you mean that they enjoy it or that they can deal with it very well, especially when other people find it unpleasant or difficult.
  1. Many people thrive on a stressful lifestyle...
     有许多人喜欢充满压力的生活方式。
  2. Creative people are usually very determined and thrive on overcoming obstacles.
     富有创造力的人一般都意志非常坚定，能不断克服困难，事业蒸蒸日上。

双语例句

• We hope that the tree he has planted thrives well to provide protection to his family.
  我们希望他种植的大树茁壮成长，呵护他的家人。
• America has always been a country that thrives on hard work, thrift and self-reliance.
  美国一向是个依靠勤奋、节俭和自力更生而兴旺发达的国家。
• Everyone respects a leader who thrives under fire, cheerleading and encouraging even in the darkest moments.
  所有人都敬仰那些在逆境中仍然生机勃勃、在最黑暗的时刻还能鼓舞和调动人们激情的领袖。
• As the longevity flower has cured the mother sable of her disease, the family thrives.
  紫貂给母亲治好了病，以后家族兴旺，在此世代为家。
• Most people hate business trips, but Jim thrives on them!
  大多数人讨厌出差，但吉姆却因此发达了起来。
• This is especially ironic because researchers report that satisfaction thrives on challenge.
  而研究者发现人的满意度是源自挑战上就增加了讽刺意味。
• The perfect courtier thrives in a world where everything revolves around power and political dexterity.
  擅长拍马的人总是会在权利和政治的世界中得益。
• Human nature thrives on the thrill of the chase.
  人性在追求幸福的刺激中不断升级、完善。
• Our economy thrives on openness, diversification and fair competition.
  我们的蓬勃经济发展有赖开放、多元化及公平竞争。
• Although rice thrives in standing water, most varieties die within a week of being completely submerged.
  尽管水稻长期生活在一定深度的水中，绝大多数水稻品种在被完全淹没的情况下，活不了一个星期。但是其它一些稻种能够在水下生活长达2个星期。