定义
a merit: 优点
I'd like to be judged on my own merits. 我希望人们根据我自己的优点对我进行评判。
to merit: 应受
Your hard work merits recognition. 你的辛苦工作应当受到认可。
- "As for the fragrance, I'm no expert, but it smells similar enough to merit a closer analysis from our experts."
- "Although the feedback of the group was positive enough to merit more research, we really shouldn't launch a new line based on such a small, biased trial."
- "Stay with us after the break, when we'll discuss the merits of toothpaste with a dentist."
