mid-13c., "having merit," from worth (n.) + -y (2). Old English had weortful in this sense. Attested from late 14c. as a noun meaning "person of merit" (especially in Nine Worthies, famous men of history and legend: Joshua, David, Judas Maccab?us, Hector, Alexander, Julius C?sar, Arthur, Charlemagne, Godfrey of Bouillon -- three Jews, three gentiles, three Christians). Related: Worthily; worthiness.
雙語例句
1. Candidates deemed vote-worthy will be rewarded with campaign funds.
被認為有望獲勝的候選人將會獲得競選資金。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The bank might think you're worthy of a loan.
銀行也許會認為你具備貸款的條件。
來自柯林斯例句
3. They thought the feminist label was too worthy.