英式：[ˈmerɪtɪŋ]
美式：[ˈmerɪtɪŋ]
n.优点；功绩；价值
v.值得；应得
用作名词 (n.)
This method at least had the merit of simplicity. 这种办法至少有简单明了的优点。
Charms strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. 美貌吸引目光,优点赢得心灵。
That will subtract nothing from his merit. 那将无损于他的功绩。
Promotion should be based on merit alone. 晋升应完全根据功绩。
I want to get the job on merit. 我要凭才能得到这份工作。
This is a proposal of some merit. 这是个有价值的建议。
用作动词 (v.)The case does not merit further investigation. 这个案子不值得进一步调查。
He doesn't merit his punishment. 他不应该受到这样的惩罚。
merit作名词统指“优点”，属于抽象名词；
merit也可以表示一个具体的优点，且有复数形式merits。 This book has not much merit.This book has many merits.
