单词 | virtuous cycle |
释义 | > as lemmasvirtuous cycle virtuous cycle n. = virtuous circle n. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > [noun] > beneficial influence > cycle of virtuous circle1903 virtuous cycle1922 virtuous spiral1924 1922 Gen. Electric Rev. June 333/1 We hear a great deal about vicious cycles, but here is a virtuous cycle. The more you use—the cheaper it becomes—the cheaper it becomes the more uses it pays to put it to. 1971 Jrnl. Marriage & Family 33 742/1 Intellectuals have a responsibility to create utopian images of the future, so they may act as virtuous cycles, as self-fulfilling prophecies. 1998 Independent 12 June i. 19/2 Our economy is still enjoying a virtuous cycle. < as lemmas |
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