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单词 virtue
释义 virtue

virtue /ˈvɜː.tjuː/ aep /ˈvɝː-/

noun (BECAUSE OF)
by virtue of C2 FORMAL F0 because of; as a result of: » She succeeded by virtue of her tenacity rather than her talent.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting words which introduce a cause or reason
noun [C or U] (ADVANTAGE)
C2 an advantage or good thing: » It always looks odd to see an actress on TV extolling (= praising) the virtues of washing-up liquid.» Would there be any virtue in taking an earlier train?Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantage
noun [C or U] (GOOD MORALS)
C2 a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good: » Patience is a virtue. COMPARE VICE(Cf. ↑vice) noun (FAULT)Thesaurus+: ↑Virtue and moral good
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Extra Examples:» In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.» Her virtue would be proof against his charms.» Discretion is a virtue worth cultivating.» Tact is not one of his virtues.
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