virtue
gb/vˈɚt͡ʃu/ us/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
B2
Angličtina
~ 3000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
1
high moral standards
The quality of being a very good and honest person.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has the virtue of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'virtue' with 'value'. A value is a belief about what is important; a virtue is a moral quality or good behavior.
Synonyma
morality (Focuses on the system or principles of right and wrong rather than a person's quality.)
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integrity (Stresses honesty and strong moral principles.)
Antonyma
vice (Refers to immoral or wicked behavior, the direct opposite of virtue.)
Kolokace
moral virtue
|cardinal virtue
|great virtue
|virtue of honesty
|live by virtue
Témata
ethics
|character
|values
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Honesty is considered a key virtue in many cultures.
- She is respected for her virtue and kindness.
- Patience is a virtue that not everyone possesses.
- His decision showed great courage and virtue.
- They admired her virtue in standing up for what was right.
Učební příklady
- Honesty is a virtue.
- She has the virtue of kindness.
- Patience is a virtue.
- He showed virtue when he told the truth.
- Virtue is important in a leader.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
beneficial quality or advantage
A good feature that makes something better.
Vzorec užití:
the virtue of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'virtue' here with moral goodness; in this sense, it means an advantage, not moral behavior.
Synonyma
benefit (General term for something that helps or is good.)
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asset (Suggests a valuable or useful quality or thing.)
Antonyma
drawback (Refers to a disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Kolokace
by virtue of
|virtue of simplicity
|virtue of design
Témata
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The plan has the virtue of being simple and easy to follow.
- One virtue of this car is its fuel efficiency.
- Her argument had the virtue of clarity.
- The house's main virtue is its location near the park.
Učební příklady
- This phone has the virtue of low price.
- The plan has the virtue of being easy.
- The book has the virtue of clear language.
- The dress has the virtue of comfort.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
entity
3
sexual purity or chastity
Not having had sexual experience, especially for women in old-fashioned ideas.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is old-fashioned and often only used in historical or literary contexts.
Synonyma
chastity (Direct synonym focusing on refraining from sexual activity.)
Antonyma
promiscuity (Engaging in many sexual relationships without commitment.)
Kolokace
protect her virtue
|lose one's virtue
Témata
relationships
|social norms
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- In the past, a woman's virtue was highly valued by society.
- He claimed he wanted to protect her virtue.
- The novel tells the story of a young woman defending her virtue.
Učební příklady
- In the past, people cared about a woman's virtue.
- He wanted to protect her virtue.
- She was proud of her virtue.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
virtue
IPA
GB/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
US/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
Slabiky a přízvuk
vir - tue (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (vir)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: virtue
- Plural: virtue, virtues
Příbuzná slova
Forms
virtues
noun
Core family
virtuous
adjective B2
Related words
virtuously
adverb
virtuousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
vice
noun B2
unvirtuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
virtuoso
noun C1
virtuosity
noun C1
Výrazy
by virtue of
1/bˈaɪ vˈɚt͡ʃu əv/
fixed phrase
formal
because of something
Because of something or as a result of it.
Příklady
- She got the job by virtue of her experience.
- By virtue of his position, he had access to confidential information.
patience is a virtue
1/pˈeɪʃəns ˈɪz ə vˈɚt͡ʃu/
idiom
patience is an important quality
It is good and important to be patient.
Příklady
- I know you're eager to leave, but patience is a virtue.
- He waited quietly, remembering that patience is a virtue.