worthy

值得的、配得上的常接 of

Her research is certainly worthy of further attention.

她的研究确实值得进一步关注。

可敬的、令人尊敬的

He proved himself a worthy opponent in the final match.

他在决赛中证明自己是个可敬的对手。

值得支持的、有意义的

All the money raised will go to a worthy cause.

募得的款项都会用于值得支持的公益事业。

正经八百的、一本正经而乏味的贬义

The documentary was worthy but rather hard to sit through.

这部纪录片立意良善，却有点难看得完。

杰出人物、名人、大人物常用复数，多带戏谑语气

Several local worthies were invited to open the new library.

几位地方上的大人物受邀为新图书馆开幕。