英语词汇“virtue”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	virtue
释义	vir·tue \ˈvər(ˌ)chü, ˈvə̄(-, ˈvəi(-, chiefly in southern United States -_chə\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English vertu, virtu, from Old French, from Latin virtut-, virtus strength, manliness, virtue, from vir man — more at virile 1. a. : moral practice or action : conformity to a standard of right (as divine law or the highest good) : moral excellence : integrity of character : uprightness of conduct : rectitude, morality < virtue is not to be considered in the light of mere innocence, or abstaining from harm, but as the exertion of our faculties in doing good — Joseph Butler > < virtue is its own reward > as (1) : wisdom based on a knowledge of the good that makes one act in accordance with the good (2) : a habit involving the choice of excellence in conduct with the excellence being realized in a mean between excess and defect b. : a particular moral excellence < the very virtue of compassion — Shakespeare > — see cardinal virtue, natural virtue, theological virtue 2. a. archaic : supernatural power or influence exerted by a divine being b. virtues plural, usually capitalized : an order of angels in various medieval descriptions of celestial hierarchies 3. : a particular beneficial quality or efficacy in something < a large spring of unusually fine water … credited with unusual virtues — American Guide Series: Maine > < certain herbs have greater virtue when they are picked at midnight — Robert Graves > 4. : manly strength or courage : valor 5. : a characteristic, quality, or trait known or felt to be excellent : merit, value, worth < unquestioned faith in the virtue of the cause he served — C.L.Becker > < the house is a graceful structure, built simply when simplicity was not considered a virtue — American Guide Series: Minnesota > 6. : an active quality or power whether of physical or of moral nature : the capacity or power adequate to the production of a given effect : energy, potency, strength < the virtue to hold up her head and look the Square in the face — Arnold Bennett > < the rare virtue of being able to face up to any storm without hesitation — M.S.Handler > 7. : an ability or accomplishment 8. : chastity, purity; especially : the chastity of a woman < the same grim jealousy it shows toward the virtue of its young women — Newsweek > Synonyms: see excellence • - by virtue of
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