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.
实用例句
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.
