merit
US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
名詞
1.
價值, 優點, 功績
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
範例:
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The proposal has considerable merit.
這項提議很有價值。
•
Her work is of outstanding merit.
她的工作具有卓越的價值。
動詞
1.
值得, 應得
deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention)
範例:
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The case does not merit further investigation.
這個案件不值得進一步調查。
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His actions merit a severe reprimand.
他的行為值得嚴厲譴責。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞