merit
US /ˈmer.ɪt/
UK /ˈmer.ɪt/
1.
价值, 优点, 功绩
the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
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The proposal has considerable merit.
这项提议很有价值。
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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)
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The case does not merit further investigation.
这个案件不值得进一步调查。
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His actions merit a severe reprimand.
他的行为值得严厉谴责。