mid-13c., "having merit," from worth (n.) + -y (2). Old English had weorþful 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 Maccabæus, Hector, Alexander, Julius Cæsar, Arthur, Charlemagne, Godfrey of Bouillon -- three Jews, three gentiles, three Christians). Related: Worthily; worthiness.
实用例句
1. Candidates deemed vote-worthy will be rewarded with campaign funds.
被认为有望获胜的候选人将会获得竞选资金。来自柯林斯例句
2. The bank might think you're worthy of a loan.
银行也许会认为你具备贷款的条件。来自柯林斯例句
3. They thought the feminist label was too worthy.
