early 15c., "tending to bring success," from prosper + -ous, or else from obsolete Middle French prospereus (15c.), from prosperer. The sense of "flourishing" is first recorded late 15c.
权威例句
1. Padua and Vicenza are prosperous, well-preserved cities, not overrun by tourists.
帕多瓦和维琴察两市商业繁荣,建筑古迹保存良好,也没有蜂拥而至的游客。
2. Rajneesh was the darling of a prosperous family.
罗杰尼希是一个富有家庭的宠儿。
3. Suburbs sprawled out to provide homes for the newly prosperous.
市郊无规划地向外扩展以为新近富起来的人提供住房.
4. This district is getting more and more prosperous and bustling.
这一带越来越繁华了.
5. The country is prosperous and the people live in peace.