virtue
/ˈvɜːtʃuː/ · /ˈvɝːtʃuː/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6555 in the learning path
美德；高尚品德
Definitions
n. A morally good quality or morally good behaviour.
美德；高尚品德
n. A useful or desirable quality of something.
优点；长处
Example
My grandfather always said that patience was a virtue.
我祖父总说，耐心是一种美德。
One virtue of public transport is its ability to move large numbers of people using relatively little space.
公共交通的一大优点是能利用相对较少的空间运送大量乘客。
Collocations
- moral virtue
- the virtues of
- by virtue of
Word family
- virtuous (adj.)
- virtuously (adv.)
Synonyms
- goodness
- merit
Antonyms
- vice
Usage tip
by virtue of意为由于或凭借，并非凭美德。
FAQ
- What does virtue mean?
- A morally good quality or morally good behaviour. A useful or desirable quality of something.
- How is virtue pronounced?
- UK /ˈvɜːtʃuː/, US /ˈvɝːtʃuː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
