worthy

worthy
(worthier, worthiest)
  1. deserving effort, attention, or respect
    有价值的;值得重视的;值得敬重的
    generous donations to worthy causes.
    给高尚事业的慷慨捐赠。
    ■showing or characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination
    好意的
    worthy but tedious advice.
    好意但令人生厌的忠告。
    ■having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way
    值得的,应得的
    issues worthy of further consideration.
    值得进一步斟酌的事情。
    ■good enough; suitable
    好的,优秀的;适合的,相配的
    no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera.
    在他写出歌剧之前,没有任何作曲家配得上这一荣誉。
(pl. -ies)
  1. (often derogatory or humorous)a person notable or important in a particular sphere
    (常贬或幽默)知名人士;杰出人物
    schools governed by local worthies.
    由地方名流管理的学校。
派生
worthily
adverb
worthiness
noun
语源
  1. Middle English: from worth + -y
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