
n.優(yōu)點;功績;價值
v.值得;應(yīng)得
This method at least had the merit of simplicity. 這種辦法至少有簡單明了的優(yōu)點。
Charms strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. 美貌吸引目光,優(yōu)點贏得心靈。
That will subtract nothing from his merit. 那將無損于他的功績。
Promotion should be based on merit alone. 晉升應(yīng)完全根據(jù)功績。
I want to get the job on merit. 我要憑才能得到這份工作。
This is a proposal of some merit. 這是個有價值的建議。
用作動詞 (v.)The case does not merit further investigation. 這個案子不值得進一步調(diào)查。
He doesn't merit his punishment. 他不應(yīng)該受到這樣的懲罰。
merit作名詞統(tǒng)指“優(yōu)點”,屬于抽象名詞;
merit也可以表示一個具體的優(yōu)點,且有復數(shù)形式merits。 This book has not much merit.This book has many merits.
adj.值得嘉獎的
n.魯莽;大膽
n.缺點;短處;過失