区别辨析economical与thrifty

economical与thrifty这两个形容词都表示“节约的”之意。

economical : 指正当使用财物,强调节省,避免浪费。

  • There's increasing demand for cars that are more economical on fuel.
    对低油耗汽车的需求与日俱增。
  • What's the most economical way of heating this building?
    给这座楼供暖,怎样做才是最经济的方法?

thrifty : 侧重节缩开支,积蓄收入。

  • They have plenty of money now, but they still tend to be thrifty.
    他们现在很有钱,但仍很节俭。
  • Lei Feng, always thrifty, had saved this sum from his allowances.
    雷锋一向节省,这笔钱是他从津贴中省下来的。Ò