early 15c., "deserving of divine grace," from Latin meritorius "that for which money is paid, that by which money is earned," from meritus, past participle of merere "to earn" (see merit (n.)). Related: Meritoriously; meritoriousness.
实用例句
1. I had been promoted for what was called gallant and meritorious service.
我之所以得到提拔是由于立下了所谓的英勇卓越的功勋。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He wrote a meritorious theme about his visit to the cotton mill.
他写了一篇关于参观棉纺织厂的有价值的论文.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. He was praised for his meritorious service.
他由于出色地工作而受到称赞.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. It's an honour for a mother like me to see my son do a meritorious deed.
儿子立功,做娘的脸上也好看.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
5. Perform meritorious service to atone for one's crimes so as to obtain clemency from the people.