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美: ['vɝtʃuəs]
英: ['vɜːtjʊəs; -tʃʊəs]
adj. 善良的;有道德的;贞洁的;正直的;有效力的
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词源分析:词源于拉丁文“virtuosus”,意为“有力量的,勇敢的”,其根源是“virtus”,意为“力量、德行、品质”。该词的构成没有前缀,后缀“-ous”表示“具有…性质的”。
历史背景:该词首次使用可以追溯到14世纪,常见于文学作品中,尤其是道德和**的讨论中。
课本:在**的英语教材中,该词可能出现在中学或高中阶段的课本中,相关的英语教材如《新概念英语》或《牛津英语》。在美国,可能出现在中学的文学教材中,如《Holt Literature》。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:在法律、**和哲学的讨论中,该词常被用来强调道德标准和伦理行为:“In the eyes of the law, a virtuous act can sometimes lead to leniency.”(在法律眼中,有道德的行为有时会导致宽大处理。)
He is a virtuous leader who always puts his people's needs first.
The story revolves around a virtuous knight on a quest for justice.
In many cultures, being virtuous is seen as a highly desirable trait.
She chose to live a virtuous life, dedicated to helping others.
The virtuous woman is often celebrated in literature and folklore.
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词根记忆法:记住“virtu-”表示力量和品德,可以联想“virtue”(美德)这个词,帮助加强对“virtuous”的理解。
谐音联想记忆:可以将“virtuous”联想为“有(virtu)/品德(ous)”,帮助记忆其含义。
通过以上的学*和分析,可以更全面地理解“virtuous”这个词,并在不同的语境中正确地运用它。
[ADJ] A virtuous person behaves in a moral and correct way. 品德高尚的
例:Louis was shown as an intelligent, courageous and virtuous family man.路易斯看上去是一个聪明、勇敢而且品德高尚的顾家男人。
[ADJ] If you describe someone as virtuous, you mean that they have done what they ought to do and feel very pleased with themselves, perhaps too pleased. 自鸣得意的
例:I cleaned the apartment, which left me feeling virtuous.我打扫了整个公寓,这让我感到自己很了不起。
[ADV] virtuously 自鸣得意地
例:"I've already done that," said Ronnie virtuously.“那事儿我已经做完了,”罗尼自鸣得意地说。