virtue

• 指人道德上善良或值得称赞的品质，如诚实、善良、勇气等；也可泛指美德、德行。

A noun referring to a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person, such as honesty, kindness, or courage.

1. Moral excellenceB2formal

   Behavior showing high moral standards; goodness.

   美德

   • Honesty is considered a great virtue in many cultures.
   • She is a woman of great virtue and integrity.
   • Patience is a virtue that takes time to develop.

   同义词goodnesshonorintegritymoralityprobitypurityrectituderighteousnessuprightness

   反义词corruptiondepravityevilimmoralitysinvicewickedness

2. Advantage or benefitB2formal

   A good or useful quality of something.

   优点

   • The virtue of this method is its simplicity.
   • One of the virtues of living in a small town is the sense of community.
   • The plan has the virtue of being cost-effective.

   同义词advantageassetbenefitmeritplusstrength

3. Chastity (archaic)C1formalbritish

   Purity or sexual purity, especially of a woman.

   贞洁

   • In medieval times, a woman's virtue was highly prized.
   • The novel explores themes of virtue and temptation.
   • She was praised for her virtue and modesty.

   同义词chastityhonormaidenhoodpurityvirginity

   反义词impuritylewdnesslicentiousnesswantonness