merit

相關對話：

1. He obtained his position more by favour than by merit or ability.
   他因得寵而獲此地位，並非有何特長或本事。
2. Should promotion be through merit or seniority?
   晉升應該憑成績還是靠年資？
3. As a top manager, he should appoint none but people on their merit.
   作為一位總經理，他應該任人為賢。
4. He was awarded a merit badge for his bravery in the battle.
   他因為在戰鬥中的勇猛被授予一枚獎章。
5. Having worth, merit, or value; useful or valuable.
   有價值的具有價值或優點的; 有用的或有價值的
6. The book has no artistic merit and its sole aim is to titillate (the reader).
   那書毫無藝術價值，只是撩撥(讀者)情慾。
7. There is little merit in passing the examination if you cheated.
   如果你作弊，考試及格也沒什麼價值。

英文解釋：

名詞 merit:

1. any admirable quality or attribute
   同義詞：virtue
2. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
   同義詞：deservingness, meritoriousness

動詞 merit:

1. be worthy or deserving
   同義詞：deserve

詞型變化：

形容詞:meritless 動詞過去式:merited 過去分詞:merited 現在分詞:meriting 第三人稱單數:merits 　

詞意辨析：

merit, virtue, perfection

這些名詞均可表示“優點、長處”之意。
merit: 指有值得讚揚的優點，但不一定是出類拔萃。
virtue: 指人或物的優點長處，或指人的美德。
perfection: 指達到了理想或完美的程度。