virtuous
英 ['vɜːtjʊəs; -tʃʊəs]
美 ['vɝtʃuəs]
- adj. 善良的；有道德的；贞洁的；正直的；有效力的
英文词源
- virtuous (adj.)
- c. 1300, "characterized by vigor or strength; having qualities befitting a knight; valiant, hardy, courageous;" from Old French vertuos "righteous; potent; of good quality; mighty, valiant, brave" (12c.), from Late Latin virtuosus "good, virtuous," from Latin virtus (see virtue). From mid-14c. in English as "having beneficial or efficacious properties;" late 14c. (of persons) as "having excellent moral qualities; conforming to religious law." Related: Virtuously; virtuousness.
双语例句
- 1. Louis was shown as an intelligent, courageous and virtuous family man.
- 路易斯在人们眼里是一个智慧、勇敢、品德高尚的顾家男人。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. a wise and virtuous man
- 博学多识的君子
来自《权威词典》
- 3. When one is surrounded by the virtuous, he'll become upright himself.
- 蓬生麻中, 不扶自直.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- 4. She was such a virtuous woman that everybody respected her.
- 她是个有道德的女性,人人都尊敬她.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 5. She will make him a virtuous wife.
- 她将成为他(的)贤惠的妻子.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》