merits
merits — 名詞
- meritssingular
- meritsesplural
1. the qualities or features of a person or thing that make them good, valuable, or
優點；長處
好的品質或值得稱讚的特質
the qualities or features of a person or thing that make them good, valuable, or deserving of praise or reward
The selection committee will judge each candidate on their own merits rather than on their family background.
甄選委員會會根據每位候選人本身的優點來評斷，而不是看他們的家庭背景。
on one's own merits — judged by personal qualities
Fatima's proposal has great merits, especially her plan to reduce waste in the school cafeteria.
Fatima 的提案有許多優點，尤其是她減少學校餐廳浪費的計畫。
has great merits — positive qualities worth praising
Amir received a promotion based on the merits of his work over the past three years.
Amir 因為過去三年工作表現的優點而獲得升遷。
The book's main merit is that it explains difficult scientific ideas in plain language.
這本書的主要優點在於它用淺白的語言解釋困難的科學概念。
Although the plan has some merits, it still needs a few important changes before we can approve it.
雖然這個計畫有一些優點，但在我們批准之前仍需要做一些重要的修改。
- weaknesses
negative qualities or flaws
- faults
specific defects or shortcomings
文法句型
possessive + merits
merits of + noun
用法筆記
Often used in the phrase 'on one's (own) merits', meaning judged by one's own qualities rather than by reputation or connections. Frequently appears with possessive pronouns (his merits, her merits, its merits).
常見錯誤
2. the advantages or good points of one thing when it is compared with another, esp
優點；好處
與其他事物相比的優勢
the advantages or good points of one thing when it is compared with another, especially when deciding which to choose
The customers weighed the merits of the electric car against those of the hybrid model before making a choice.
顧客比較了電動車與油電混合車的優點之後才做出選擇。
weighed the merits of X against Y — comparing advantages
Wei and Hana spent the whole evening debating the merits of studying abroad versus staying at a local university.
Wei 和 Hana 花了整個晚上討論出國讀書與留在國內就讀各自的優缺點。
Each type of exercise has its own merits; running builds endurance while swimming is easier on the joints.
每種運動都有其優點；跑步可以增強耐力，而游泳對關節比較不傷。
The report carefully examines the merits and drawbacks of three possible locations for the new hospital.
這份報告仔細評估了新醫院的三個可能地點各自的優點和缺點。
Before investing, Nadia considered the relative merits of stocks compared to government bonds.
在投資之前，Nadia 考量了股票與政府公債的相對優勢。
- advantages
more direct and common in everyday speech
- benefits
focuses on what you gain
- strong points
more informal, conversational
- drawbacks
negative aspects or disadvantages
- disadvantages
features that put something in a worse position
文法句型
the merits of X over Y
compare the merits of
用法筆記
Commonly appears with the verb 'weigh' or 'consider' in decision-making contexts. Often paired with 'drawbacks' or 'disadvantages' in a balanced discussion.
常見錯誤
3. the way a decision is made based only on the actual qualities of a person, idea,
本身優點
依本質判斷而非外在因素
the way a decision is made based only on the actual qualities of a person, idea, or case, without being influenced by other factors such as personal feelings, relationships, or outside information
The judge decided the case on its merits rather than on the emotional appeal of the defendant's story.
法官是根據案件本身的實質是非來判決，而不是依據被告故事的情感訴求。
judge ... on its merits — decide based on substance, not emotion
When hiring, the company promises to evaluate every applicant on the merits of their qualifications alone.
這家公司承諾在招聘時只根據應徵者本身的資歷來評估每個人。
Kenji asked his manager to consider his transfer request on its merits instead of comparing him to other staff members.
Kenji 要求主管根據他的調職申請本身的優點來考量，而不是拿他跟其他同事比較。
The committee voted on the proposal strictly on the merits, ignoring political pressure from outside groups.
委員會完全根據提案本身的是非來投票，不受外部團體的政治壓力影響。
- substance
focuses on the essential content rather than procedure
- intrinsic value
more formal, emphasises value within itself
文法句型
on the merits
on its own merits
judge on the merits
用法筆記
This sense is used mainly in formal, legal, or professional contexts. It almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'on the merits' or 'on its own merits'. Do not confuse with sense 1 ('GOOD QUALITIES'), which refers to the qualities themselves rather than the way of judging.
常見錯誤
merits — 動詞
- meritspresent simple I / you / we / they
- meritses3rd person singular
- meritsing-ing form
- meritsedpast simple
1. to deserve or be important enough for a particular kind of treatment, attention,
值得；應得
重要到應該得到某種對待
to deserve or be important enough for a particular kind of treatment, attention, or reward
The student's original research on marine biology merits special recognition from the faculty.
這位學生關於海洋生物的原創研究值得獲得系上的特別表揚。
merits special recognition — deserves a reward or honour
Elena's detailed report on water shortages in the region merits serious attention from local officials.
Elena 關於該地區水資源短缺的詳細報告值得當地官員認真關注。
The complaint was serious enough to merit a full investigation by the safety department.
這起投訴的嚴重性足以值得安全部門進行全面調查。
This issue merits further discussion at the next board meeting because it affects all employees.
這個問題值得在下次董事會上進一步討論，因為它影響所有員工。
The artist's contribution to the community merits being celebrated with a public exhibition.
這位藝術家對社區的貢獻值得舉辦一場公開展覽來加以表揚。
- deserve
more common and less formal; feels natural in speech
- warrant
slightly more formal, implies something justifies an action
- be worthy of
emphasises that something has the value to justify treatment
- be unworthy of
opposite in value judgement
文法句型
merit + noun
merit + being + past participle
merit + gerund/ing form
用法筆記
More formal than 'deserve'. Common in academic, professional, and legal writing. Often used with abstract nouns like 'attention', 'consideration', 'recognition', or 'investigation'. Can be followed by a gerund (merits being discussed) but NOT by a to-infinitive (⚠️ not 'merits to be discussed').