thrive vs strive

thrive:
興旺,繁榮;成功, to prosper; be fortunate or successful. e.g. The real estate business is thriving.
茁壯成長;茂盛生長 to grow or develop vigorously; flourish. e.g. Rice thrives in this hot weather.

strive:
努力,苦幹,奮鬥, to exert oneself vigorously; try hard. e.g. This is the goal we are striving toward.
反抗,鬥爭[(+against/with)], to struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance. e.g. The swimmer strove against the tide.