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1 в споре рождается истина
Русско-английский словарь Wiktionary > в споре рождается истина
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2 thrive
[θraɪv]1) благоденствовать, преуспевать, процветатьHe throve on trade. — Он разбогател на торговле.
The armament firms thrive on war; the glaziers gain by broken windows. — Фирмы, продающие оружие, процветают благодаря войне; стекольщики наживаются на выбитых стёклах.
Syn:2) буйно, пышно расти, разрастатьсяI throve on a diet of oatmeal, mutton and strong tea. — Я прямо-таки расцвёл, питаясь овсянкой, бараниной и крепким чаем.
My children thrived on this product. — Мои дети стали крепче от этого продукта.
He's the sort of person who thrives on hard work. — Он из той породы людей, которые просто обожают много работать.
Thought thrives on conflict. — В споре рождается истина.
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