by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/
UK /baɪ ˈvɜːr.tʃuː əv/

1.
凭借, 由于, 通过
because of or by means of
:
•
He succeeded by virtue of his hard work.
他凭借自己的努力取得了成功。
•
She was granted citizenship by virtue of her marriage.
她因婚姻而获得公民身份。
凭借, 由于, 通过
because of or by means of