關於Virtue的意思和用法的提問

A: Virtue is good, honest behaviour or a positive quality about a person or a thing. "By virtue" can also be used to explain why or how something happens.

"Patience is a virtue."
"I taught my children the virtue of hard work."
"The painting caught my attention by virtue of its bright colours."

A: A positive moral quality that a person can have

A: Merit: An aspect of character trait or behavior deserving approval or disapproval

E.g) The job interviewer shortlist interviewees according to their merits.

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A: Virtue and vice here are measured on the basis of whether such actions generate material income or not.

A: It means that being a good person and doing good deeds is worth the effort. There is no need for an award or recognition.

One example might be donating to a charity anonymously. The thought that you have done something out of goodwill is enough.

Hope this helps! ^^