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单词 worthy
释义 worthy

worthy /ˈwɜː.ði/ aep /ˈwɝː-/

adjective (DESERVING RESPECT)
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C1 FORMAL deserving respect, admiration, or support:
» He is unlikely to succeed in getting his bill through Congress, however worthy it is.» Every year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.Thesaurus+: ↑Admirable and admired
worthy of attention, notice, etc. C2 FORMAL
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F0 deserving to be given attention, noticed, etc.:
» Two points in this report are especially worthy of notice.Thesaurus+: ↑Deserving and deserved
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F0 FORMAL describes something that is not very interesting but should be admired for its good and useful qualities:
» a worthy bookThesaurus+: ↑Tedious and uninspiringworthily /ˈwɜː.ðɪ.li/ aep /ˈwɝː-/ adverb FORMAL
Word Builder:Nouns: worthAdjectives: worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthy
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Extra 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.
adjective (SUITABLE)
worthy of sth F0 suitable for or characteristic of something: » He threw a party worthy of a millionaire.Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very goodWord Builder:Nouns: worthAdjectives: worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthy
noun [C] HUMOROUS
F0 a person who is important, especially in a small town: » The front row of chairs was reserved for local worthies.Thesaurus+: ↑Important people and describing important people , ↑Famous people , ↑Wealthy people
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