virtuous

• adj. 善良的；有道德的；贞洁的；正直的；有效力的

词态变化

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》