In the next couple of years the businesses that thrive will be those that are tight with costs, careful of debt, cautious with cash flow and extremely attentive to what customers want.

出自-2013年6月阅读原文

英语六级真题

Organizations cannot thrive without being focused on their desired end results any more than an individual can thrive without goals to provide a sense of purpose.

出自-2012年6月阅读原文

The American economy used to thrive on immigration but now it's a different story.

出自-2011年6月阅读原文

Some travel agents are thriving in spite of the economy.

出自-2011年6月听力原文

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

VERB

欣欣向荣;茁壮成长;兴旺发达

If someone or something thrives, they do well and are successful, healthy, or strong.
例句
Today his company continues to thrive... 今天，他的公司继续蓬勃发展。 Lavender thrives in poor soil. 薰衣草在贫瘠的土壤中茁壮生长。
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 someone thrives on a 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.
例句
Many people thrive on a stressful lifestyle... 有许多人喜欢充满压力的生活方式。 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。

英汉词典释义

vi.
兴盛; 兴隆
A business cannot thrive without good management. 商业兴旺离不开好的管理。
长得健壮
Few plants or animals thrive in the desert. 极少数植物或动物能在沙漠中茁壮成长。

英英词典释义

Verb
1. grow stronger;
"The economy was booming"
2. gain in wealth