merit
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈmer.ɪt/ us/ˈmer.ɪt/
C1 formal优点；价值；功绩
the quality of being good and deserving praise
an entertaining film with little artistic merit 一部有趣但艺术价值不高的电影
Her ideas have merit. 她的想法很有价值。
Brierley's book has the merit of being both informative and readable. 布赖尔利的书兼具内容丰富和可读性强的特点。
the merits of something （相比之下…的）优点，好处
the advantages something has compared to something else
We discussed the merits of herbal tea. 我们讨论了药草茶的好处。
on your (own) merits 根据本身的特点
according to the qualities you have or have shown, without considering any other information or comparing you to someone else
The committee will consider/judge each applicant on his or her own merits. 委员会表示他们会根据每位申请者自身的条件斟酌考虑／作出判断。
merit
verb [ T ] formal uk/ˈmer.ɪt/ us/ˈmer.ɪt/
C2 值得，应受
If something merits a particular treatment, it deserves or is considered important enough to be treated in that way.
This plan merits careful attention. 这项计划值得仔细考虑。
The accident merited only a small paragraph in the local paper. 这一事故在当地报纸上只有小篇幅报道。