| 词组 | virtue |
| 释义 | virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː $ ˈvɜːr-/ noun something that is good about something or someoneadjectivesa great/considerable virtue One of the great virtues of this software is that it is very easy to use.the traditional/old-fashioned/ancient virtues The traditional virtues of fair play and loyalty are disappearing from professional sport.the main/chief/supreme virtue The chief virtue of the automobile is the personal independence it gives the owner.the simple virtues The story is about the simple virtues of kindness and friendship.a rare virtue Such honesty is a rare virtue these days.the added virtue This delicious recipe has the added virtue of being extremely simple to make.a cardinal virtue formal (=very important) Honesty is a cardinal virtue in this job.verbshave a virtue also possess a virtue formal The instructions have the virtue of being very clearly written.preach/extol/expound the virtues of sth formal (=praise them) She likes to extol the virtues of healthy eating.embody the virtues of sth (=be a very good example of something good) He is someone whose life embodies the virtues of kindness and simplicity.prepositionsthe virtue of sth The virtue of booking flights early is that you can often get them at a reduced price.phrasesmake a virtue out of necessity (=get an advantage out of doing something that you have to do) She decided to make a virtue out of necessity by using the meeting as a chance to get to know some new people.THESAURUS: virtue → advantage |
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