worthy
adjective uk/ˈwɜː.ði/ us/ˈwɝː.ði/
(DESERVING RESPECT)
C1 formal值得尊敬的;值得钦佩的;值得支持的
deserving respect, admiration, or support
He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is. 无论他的提案多么有价值,他也不可能使其在国会上通过。
Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause. 她每年都为一项高尚的事业捐一大笔款。
worthy of attention, notice, etc.C2 formal 值得注意的
deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc.
Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice. 这份报告中有两点特别值得注意。
formal有内在价值(但乏味)的
Something that is worthy is not very interesting but should be admired for its good and useful qualities.
a worthy book 有价值的书
- More examples
- I'm glad she's going into medicine. It's a very worthy calling.
- He does a lot for worthy causes.
- Such incoherent ramblings are hardly worthy of notice.
- Such dedication is worthy of our respect.
(SUITABLE)
worthy of something 适合…的;有…典型特征的
suitable for or characteristic of something
He threw a party worthy of a millionaire. 他举办了一场典型的百万富翁式的聚会。
worthy
noun [ C ] humorous uk/ˈwɜː.ði/ us/ˈwɝː.ði/
(尤指小城镇中的)要人,大人物
a person who is important, especially in a small town
The front row of chairs was reserved for local worthies. 前面的一排椅子是为当地要人预留的。