merit
/ˈmerɪt; `mɛrɪt/ n
1 [U] quality of deserving praise or reward; worth; excellence 值得称赞或奖励的品质; 价值; 长处; 优点
a man/woman of merit 值得称赞的男子[女子]
There's no merit in giving away what you don't really want. 把自己不需要的东西送给别人, 这算不上善举.
I don't think there's much merit in the plan. 我认为该计画没什麽价值.
She was awarded a certificate of merit for her piano-playing. 她获钢琴演奏优秀奖状.
[attrib 作定语]
a merit award 优秀奖.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
fact, action, quality, etc that deserves praise or reward 值得称赞或奖励的事情、 行为、 品质等
The merits of the scheme are quite obvious. 该计画的可取之处是相当明显的.
consider, judge, etc sb/sth on his/its (own) merits, ie according to his/its own qualities, worth, etc, regardless of one's personal feelings 根据某人[某事物]（本身）的品质、 价值等来考虑、 判断...某人[某事物]. merit, v [Tn]
(fml 文) be worthy of (sth); deserve 应获得（某事物）; 值得
merit reward, praise, punishment, etc 应获得奖励、 称赞、 处罚等
I think the suggestion merits consideration. 我认为这个建议值得考虑.