| 单词 | deserve |
| 释义 | deservedeserve /dɪˈzɚv/ ●●● S3 W2 verb [transitive] 1to have earned something by good or bad actions or behavior: What has he done to deserve this punishment?deserve to do something We didn’t really deserve to win. I worked hard for this award, and I deserve it. He should definitely be in prison. He’s just getting what he deserves. Homeless kids certainly deserve better (=deserve nicer treatment).deserve a rest/break/drink etc. Come on, we’ve been working hard. We deserve a break.somebody richly/thoroughly/fully deserves something (=someone completely deserves what they are getting) Paula deserves a special mention for all her help (=deserves to be specially thanked).2if a suggestion, idea, or plan deserves consideration, attention, etc., it is good enough to be considered, paid attention to, etc.: The recommendations in the report certainly deserve further consideration.3used when someone has not been given a reason, answer, or apology for something, to say that he or she should be given one: You deserve an apology for the way you were treated. I think I deserve to know exactly what happened to my husband.4somebody deserves a medal humorous used to say that you admire the way someone has dealt with a difficult situation: His wife deserves a medal for her patience. [Origin: 1200–1300 Old French, Latin deservire to serve very keenly, from servire to serve] → see also one good turn deserves another at turn2 (16) |
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