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virtue , in / by ~ of : in the ~ of — 1110 in / by virtue of 这个短语介词作“由于”或“因为”讲(参见词条 P.1109 ),而 in the virtue of 这个短语介词则是“见效”的意思,多半指药物。 例如: He claimed a pension in / by virtue of his long military service. 他以长期服兵役为理由申请到一笔养老金。 Have you any faith in the virtue of herbs to heal sickness? 用草药治病,你有没有信心把病治好?
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