virtuous
UK ['vɜ:.tju.əs] US ['vɝ:-] adjective
■having good moral qualities and behaviour 道德高尚的；拥有美德的；品行端正的•He described them as a virtuous and hard-working people.他将他们描述成一个品德高尚、勤劳善良的民族。 ■disapproving
■describes a person who thinks himself or herself morally better than other people 自命清高的，自命不凡的•I'm convinced he only does that charity work so he can feel virtuous.我确信他做那份慈善工作只是为了让自己感觉比别人高尚。 |