merit

優點、長處

The plan has obvious merits, but the costs are still too high.

這個計畫有明顯的優點，但成本還是太高。

價值、可取之處

There is some merit in her argument about shorter working hours.

她關於縮短工時的論點有幾分道理。

功績、功勞、表現

Promotions here are based on merit, not on how long you stay.

這裡的升遷是看表現，而不是看待得多久。

是非曲直、本身條件常用複數

Each application should be judged on its own merits.

每份申請都應該就其本身條件來評斷。

值得、應得較正式

This proposal merits serious discussion at the next meeting.

這份提案值得在下次會議上認真討論。