They were rightly praised for their thrift and enterprise.他们勤俭节约，积极进取，得到了当之无愧的赞扬。Diligence and thrift made him a possessor of warm fortunes.勤俭使他成为富翁.He has the virtues of thrift and hard work.他具备节俭和勤奋的美德....
Thrift is engrafted in his character.他已经节俭成性.Parsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulses.吝啬的节俭架不住几次慷慨的冲动....a nation that prides itself on its 'waste not, want not' thrift and its environmental consci...