merit

• 名词，指优点、长处，值得称赞或奖励的品质；也指价值、功绩或应得之物。

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

1. Quality of being good or worthyB2formal

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

   优点

   • The proposal has considerable merit and deserves serious consideration.
   • She was promoted on her own merit, not because of connections.
   • The film has artistic merit but lacks commercial appeal.

   同义词creditdesertdeservingnessexcellencegoodnessvaluevirtueworthworthiness

   反义词defectdemeritfaultweakness

2. Advantage or positive aspectB2formal

   A good feature that deserves praise or attention.

   优点

   • One of the merits of this system is its simplicity.
   • The plan has several merits that outweigh its drawbacks.
   • We should consider the merits of each option before deciding.

   同义词advantageassetplusstrengthvirtue

   反义词defectdemeritfaultflawweakness

• 动词，表示某事物值得关注、赞扬或奖励。

A verb used to indicate that something deserves or is worthy of attention, praise, or reward.

1. Deserve or be worthy ofB2formal

   To be worthy of or deserve something, such as praise, attention, or reward.

   值得

   • Her hard work merits a promotion.
   • This proposal merits serious consideration.
   • The artist's talent merits recognition.

   同义词deserveearnjustifyratewarrant