merits
If something has merit, it has good or worthwhile qualities.
The argument seemed to have considerable merit.
这个论点似乎有相当大的价值。
The merits of something are its advantages or other good points.
They have been persuaded of the merits of peace.
他们已经被说服,认识到了和平的好处。
merits , meriting , merited
If someone or something merits a particular action or treatment, they deserve it.
He said he had done nothing wrong to merit a criminal investigation.
他说他没有做错任何事,不应该受到刑事调查。