merit

US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
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1.

价值, 优点, 功绩

the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward

:
The proposal has considerable merit.
这项提议很有价值
Her work is of outstanding merit.
她的工作具有卓越的价值
1.

值得, 应得

deserve or be worthy of (something, especially reward, punishment, or attention)

:
The case does not merit further investigation.
这个案件不值得进一步调查。
His actions merit a severe reprimand.
他的行为值得严厉谴责。