merit

柯林斯詞典

1. N-UNCOUNT If something has merit, it has good or worthwhile qualities. 優(yōu)點(diǎn); 價值
The argument seemed to have considerable merit. 這個論點(diǎn)似乎有相儅大的價值。
2. N-PLURAL The merits of something are its advantages or other good points. 好処
They have been persuaded of the merits of peace. 他們已經(jīng)被說服，認(rèn)識到了和平的好処。
3. V-T If someone or something merits a particular action or treatment, they deserve it. 應(yīng)受到[正式]
He said he had done nothing wrong to merit a criminal investigation. 他說他沒有做錯任何事，不應(yīng)該受到刑事調(diào)查。