thrive

すくすく育つ、よく育つ

健康で力強く育つ、またはよい環境で順調に成長すること。

やさしい英語で： To grow strongly and stay healthy, or develop well in good conditions.

• The plants thrive in this soil.
• Her baby has thrived since coming home.
• These animals thrive when they have space to move.

使い方： thrive in something (These flowers thrive in warm weather.); thrive on something (The children thrive on regular attention.)

類義語： flourish

反対語： wither, decline

よく使う表現： thrive in something, thrive on something, plants thrive

繁栄する、成功する

ますます成功したり、豊かになったりすること。

やさしい英語で： To become more successful or wealthy.

• His business began to thrive.
• Local shops thrived during the festival.
• Can a small company thrive in such a crowded market?

使い方： thrive in something (Small businesses can thrive in this market.); thrive on something (Her company thrives on competition.)

類義語： prosper, flourish

反対語： fail, decline

よく使う表現： businesses thrive, thrive in something, thrive on competition