既是可数名词,又是不可数名词。virtue是个名词,其含义为“美德;高尚的道德;正直的品性;德行;优秀品质;良好习惯;优点;长处;用处“,其复数形式为virtues。当其意为“高尚的道德;正直的品性;德行”时,其为不可数名词。
She delivered a homily on the virtues of family life.
她进行了一场家庭生活美德方面的说教。
The film ended most satisfactorily: vice punished and virtue rewarded.
这部电影的结尾皆大欢喜:邪恶受到惩治,美德得到报偿。
She got the job by virtue of her greater experience.
她由于经验较为丰富而得到了那份工作。
They could see no virtue in discussing it further.
他们看不到再讨论下去有什么用处。
He led a life of virtue.
他过着高尚的生活。