Definition of worthy in English:

worthy

adjectiveworthiest, worthier ˈwəːðiˈwərði

1Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard.
these issues are worthy of further consideration
值得进一步斟酌的问题。
Example sentencesExamples
- It felt strange to trust, for there had not been many in her life whom she had felt were worthy enough to be trusted.
- I will see if I am truly worthy to be called a hero or not!
- But White's literary merit probably isn't what Marr discerns as the author's most appealing strength, the quality most worthy of copying.
- Eventually they decided that it might be a worthy enough issue to form a whole group, an action group, around the issue of street harassment.
- We sinned gravely and are not worthy to be called bishops.
- Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur?
- In most cases, individuals are up against one another to prove whom is more worthy to receive the award.
- I think it's sad when a community thinks they are not worthy enough to be represented in modern cinema.
- Either put up or shut up, there's more than enough real news out there that's more worthy of our attention.
- For no man who is worthy to be called a man would ever submit to such an agreement if he were able to resist; he would be mad if he did.
- Being monarch brings with it overwhelming duties and obligations, not the least of which is that your people must find you worthy enough to bow and curtsy to.
- With too big spectacles falling down his nose he looked down upon me constantly as if judging me, weighing if I was worthy enough to receive this good fortune.
- Is it possible that the sheep are not worthy of attention by our tree people and are sacrificed for the greater good, or my dinner plate!
- And with the line-up you can be sure the musicianship is worthy to be archived in CD format.
- The binmen's job may not be as glamorous as some jobs but it is no less worthy of a proper return for the work done.
- Allemano and Carn are part of a younger generation of Toronto jazz musicians that are stepping up and are worthy to be heard alongside those in the Toronto establishment.
- I'm taking at least twice the time to type 4 lines of text, not even worthy to be called a paragraph.
- And, of course, these are the last chances for each girl to prove that she is worthy enough to be taken to Nationals.
- Just because they're on your video game system and not your satellite dish, are they not worthy to be considered part of the anime world?
- Defoe wrote stories such as Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack and Roxana when prose fiction was regarded as a low form not worthy to be classed as literature.
1. 1.1 Deserving effort, attention, or respect.
  值得努力的；值得重视的；值得敬重的
  generous donations to worthy causes
  给高尚事业的慷慨捐赠。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Producers is a worthy comedic effort that hints at Brooks' genius to follow, but the screenplay is ultimately the best thing about this film.
  It was not only a great day for everyone, but a fine effort for a worthy cause.
  In conclusion, this book is a worthy effort with a clearly argued message, full of informative and entertaining details.
  Brian is to be congratulated on his courageous effort for such a worthy cause.
  They have gained a worthy reputation and are an active group with sixteen performers.
  These efforts and acts of generosity have helped to fund a worthy community service that positively impacts the lives of hundreds of people in Kitchener-Waterloo.
  At the age of 60 he has returned to the theme in his new film Rita's Legends, in every respect a worthy follow-up to the earlier work.
  Best of fare was provided and compliments to the faithful organisers who put so much effort into such a worthy undertaking.
  All these things have now gotten their rightful due, and it's time to turn our attention to other worthy subjects.
  They faced each other, each bowing slightly in respect to a worthy opponent.
  How can anyone deem a work of art as being somehow more worthy or deserving than another?
  It takes time and effort to overcome such obstacles that are inevitable in a worthy and noble endeavour.
  Novels may be the glamour end of the book trade but they are notoriously difficult to sell, especially in hardback, and many worthy efforts fall by the wayside.
  The Sports Development Committee work tirelessly to promote sport in Newry and Mourne and for that they received worthy praise.
  Olive likes to paint in her spare time and works mostly in watercolours and has sold some of her work so praise from Olive is worthy.
  Do you know of any fellow citizen, who has lately done a worthy action, deserving praise and imitation?
  They were a pleasure to work with and it is great to see young people putting in a lot of time and effort for a very worthy cause.
  The station and its shop will be offering visitors a cup of tea and a mince pie when they come along, in a fund-raising effort for this very worthy charity.
  All the applications are for worthy causes and all deserving of support.
  Like her first novel, this worthy sophomore effort spans the globe, hopping from the States, Europe and the Phillipines to Mother Africa.
  Synonyms
  virtuous, good, moral, ethical, principled, high-principled, high-minded, right-thinking, noble, upright, upstanding, righteous, solid, decent, law-abiding, honest, honourable, respectable, respected, venerable, reputable, trustworthy, trusty, trusted, reliable, dependable, conscientious, irreproachable, blameless, unimpeachable, exemplary, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, estimable, deserving, meritorious, creditable, sterling
  informal squeaky clean
  archaic of good report
  rare applaudable
2. 1.2 Good enough; suitable.
  好的，优秀的；适合的，相配的
  no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera
  在他写出歌剧之前，没有任何作曲家配得上这一称谓。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The following comprehension skills are indeed worthy to use.
  You do not see her worthy enough for a bond so sacred as marriage.
  All I know is that he's not worthy enough to sit at our table anymore.
  I do hope you are worthy enough for the challenge, though I must admit our first meeting was something of a disappointment.
  No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name.
  Owners of expensive and potentially great wines end up fretting about the condition under the cork or saving them for far too long, because a worthy enough event always eludes them.
  It was an amazing, elegant room, one very worthy of first class travel.
  We are looking for a side of 10 student warriors worthy enough to battle against a team of 10 developers in six rounds of two undisclosed games.
  Ideally, Gooden will prove himself worthy enough to be a fifth starter or a long reliever.
  In my mind's eye, this was a sign that maybe I would be tempted to stray, and thus not worthy enough to get married.
  We are not worthy to eat the crumbs from under your table,
  The players felt emboldened by the result against Chelsea, sure that they had asserted their right to be considered as worthy heirs to the great United teams.
  In education, girls, who were once considered less worthy of a decent education, now outstrip their male counterparts at almost every stage.
  Salted meats and fish were considered low-status ingredients, appropriate for labourers but not for nobles, and certainly not worthy enough to be treated with spices.
  We appreciate that they have many calls on their funding so are especially grateful that they considered us worthy recipients.
  Geordie Dave, a regular at Nervous Wreck Soi Yamato, decided the Rotary Charity Walk was a worthy cause, worthy enough for him to do the eight kilometer walk himself.
  The suggestion that anyone is more worthy to represent the people now because of what his great-grandfather was doing hundreds of years ago is ridiculous!
  They don't have to give awards in all 24 categories each year, or even have five nominees if they don't believe there are enough worthy candidates.
  It's a comic-relief part, but situated in a suitably worthy backdrop, and it affords the actress big moments of pathos as well.
  A former Carlow senior footballer and coach to the county team, Micheál will be considered a most worthy recipient of the Hall of Fame.
  Synonyms
  deserve, be deserving of, merit, warrant, rate, justify, earn, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim to/on, be qualified for, qualify for
2Characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination.
好意（但缺乏幽默和想像力）的
worthy but tedious advice
好意但令人生厌的忠告。
Example sentencesExamples
- Usually it was a long and, I often felt, unnecessarily drawn-out and tedious experience where worthy but dull homilies were addressed to the assembled Gaels.
- Wind farms are a horrible example of what happens when people with worthy intentions try to construct an ideology around them.
- All of which contributes to making Sylvia a film which, while certainly worthy in intent, won't have very many people seeking to find out more about the poet.
- My generation was raised on a diet of stultifyingly tedious, but worthy accounts of embryology, typically very badly printed on what appeared to be rice paper.
- It is hard to evaluate Millet's work; the intention is so worthy and, although without subtlety, so persuasive, but the artistry is so deficient.

nounPlural worthies ˈwəːðiˈwərði

humorous

A person notable or important in a particular sphere.
〈常贬或幽默〉知名人士；杰出人物
schools governed by local worthies
由地方名流管理的学校。
Example sentencesExamples
- Does it ever occur to the worthies of our beloved city council that they may owe the residents of York more consideration than they seem to afford us?
- These rights were guarded jealously, and one of the most predictable sights of a new reign was the procession of local worthies petitioning the king for their confirmation.
- The idea of decorum had its strongest hold on the traditions of portraiture of nobles and worthies.
- We offered a few local worthies well known for their forthright opinions the chance to let off a bit of steam.
- He's dealing with estate agents, property developers and local worthies with an almost scary efficiency.
- At no stage did any of these worthies think it necessary to do some fact-checking before besmirching the reputation of a former cabinet officer.
- As far as his plans for this food museum are concerned, I must admit that I have yet to find anyone who is keen on it, and understand that the presentation to the worthies in Bedford by the company seeking to set up this museum was simply awful!
- The clock has been built without public consultation by a bunch of worthies,’ she said.
- Indeed, Scott was among a number of literary worthies who celebrated the area in song and praised it in pen.
- Though many of the worthies are media personalities, and usually able to affect an easy, relaxed air before the cameras, most of them seem a little awkward - they must be nervous.
- Gary's soon rubbing shoulders with other local worthies, games sponsors, competitors and visitors.
- The departure lounge at Kirkwall was packed with enough local worthies to fill a jumbo jet.
- The performance opens at a seemingly innocuous meeting of a village fête committee, made up of a drunk vicar and an array of ineffectual local worthies who deliver a string of bawdy one-liners.
- Club members and local worthies wait to tuck in at the Harvest
- The private donors on whom civic authorities had largely relied were always to a substantial extent local worthies who served on their councils and were expected to reciprocate local honour with generosity.
- The assembled civic worthies and their university visitors were confronted by the apparition of the mayor, clad in what appeared to be a rumpled pyjama shirt under his coat.
- Various worthies expressed anxiety last week at the high number of pupils failing maths, and at the drop in the number taking the subject at higher level.
- Personally, I would like to see a lot more art recognising local worthies, not because I like to massage egos but because I would like to see a lot more local worthies doing things deemed worthy of such recognition.
- The worthies claimed that the jeeps had literally come apart during campaigning as they carried 20 to 25 campaigners over the worst possible terrain.
- The worthies on the committee also attempted to explain why those mistakes - in surveillance, in intelligence-gathering, analysis and co-ordination - were made.
Synonyms
dignitary, notable, notability, celebrity, personage, famous person, important person, person of note, luminary, public figure, official, pillar of society, grandee, panjandrum, leading light, name, big name, somebody, someone
informal VIP, top brass, Mr Big, big Daddy, big shot, bigwig, big cheese, big fish, big gun, big noise, celeb, biggie, heavy, hotshot
British informal Lady Muck, Lord Muck, nob
North American informal big wheel, kahuna, big kahuna, macher, high muckamuck, high muckety-muck

Derivatives

worthily

adverb ˈwəːðɪliˈwərðəli

Big Seamus and his charges pulled out all the stops when it really mattered, and they will worthily grace the 2004 senior championship.
Example sentencesExamples
- She was no less enthusiastically received, quite worthily, for the rest of her spellbinding performance.
- It would be idle to guess what more she might have done if she had lived; it is certain she contributed worthily to mathematical education and to mathematical thought.
- No words of mine could ever pay adequate tribute to Dan Dineen and to his magnificent ongoing efforts to raise funds for organisations that worthily deserve them.
- The Cranberries have very worthily decided to give the profits from their next single to charity.

Origin

Middle English: from worth + -y¹.

Definition of worthy in US English:

worthy

adjectiveˈwərT͟Hēˈwərði

1Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way.
值得的，应得的
issues worthy of further consideration
值得进一步斟酌的问题。
Example sentencesExamples
- Defoe wrote stories such as Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack and Roxana when prose fiction was regarded as a low form not worthy to be classed as literature.
- Eventually they decided that it might be a worthy enough issue to form a whole group, an action group, around the issue of street harassment.
- And with the line-up you can be sure the musicianship is worthy to be archived in CD format.
- I think it's sad when a community thinks they are not worthy enough to be represented in modern cinema.
- I will see if I am truly worthy to be called a hero or not!
- Just because they're on your video game system and not your satellite dish, are they not worthy to be considered part of the anime world?
- But White's literary merit probably isn't what Marr discerns as the author's most appealing strength, the quality most worthy of copying.
- We sinned gravely and are not worthy to be called bishops.
- Is it possible that the sheep are not worthy of attention by our tree people and are sacrificed for the greater good, or my dinner plate!
- Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur?
- For no man who is worthy to be called a man would ever submit to such an agreement if he were able to resist; he would be mad if he did.
- The binmen's job may not be as glamorous as some jobs but it is no less worthy of a proper return for the work done.
- With too big spectacles falling down his nose he looked down upon me constantly as if judging me, weighing if I was worthy enough to receive this good fortune.
- I'm taking at least twice the time to type 4 lines of text, not even worthy to be called a paragraph.
- Being monarch brings with it overwhelming duties and obligations, not the least of which is that your people must find you worthy enough to bow and curtsy to.
- Either put up or shut up, there's more than enough real news out there that's more worthy of our attention.
- It felt strange to trust, for there had not been many in her life whom she had felt were worthy enough to be trusted.
- And, of course, these are the last chances for each girl to prove that she is worthy enough to be taken to Nationals.
- Allemano and Carn are part of a younger generation of Toronto jazz musicians that are stepping up and are worthy to be heard alongside those in the Toronto establishment.
- In most cases, individuals are up against one another to prove whom is more worthy to receive the award.
1. 1.1 Deserving effort, attention, or respect.
  值得努力的；值得重视的；值得敬重的
  generous donations to worthy causes
  给高尚事业的慷慨捐赠。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was not only a great day for everyone, but a fine effort for a worthy cause.
  Brian is to be congratulated on his courageous effort for such a worthy cause.
  Best of fare was provided and compliments to the faithful organisers who put so much effort into such a worthy undertaking.
  Olive likes to paint in her spare time and works mostly in watercolours and has sold some of her work so praise from Olive is worthy.
  At the age of 60 he has returned to the theme in his new film Rita's Legends, in every respect a worthy follow-up to the earlier work.
  It takes time and effort to overcome such obstacles that are inevitable in a worthy and noble endeavour.
  The station and its shop will be offering visitors a cup of tea and a mince pie when they come along, in a fund-raising effort for this very worthy charity.
  The Producers is a worthy comedic effort that hints at Brooks' genius to follow, but the screenplay is ultimately the best thing about this film.
  Do you know of any fellow citizen, who has lately done a worthy action, deserving praise and imitation?
  These efforts and acts of generosity have helped to fund a worthy community service that positively impacts the lives of hundreds of people in Kitchener-Waterloo.
  All these things have now gotten their rightful due, and it's time to turn our attention to other worthy subjects.
  They were a pleasure to work with and it is great to see young people putting in a lot of time and effort for a very worthy cause.
  Novels may be the glamour end of the book trade but they are notoriously difficult to sell, especially in hardback, and many worthy efforts fall by the wayside.
  They faced each other, each bowing slightly in respect to a worthy opponent.
  In conclusion, this book is a worthy effort with a clearly argued message, full of informative and entertaining details.
  How can anyone deem a work of art as being somehow more worthy or deserving than another?
  They have gained a worthy reputation and are an active group with sixteen performers.
  Like her first novel, this worthy sophomore effort spans the globe, hopping from the States, Europe and the Phillipines to Mother Africa.
  The Sports Development Committee work tirelessly to promote sport in Newry and Mourne and for that they received worthy praise.
  All the applications are for worthy causes and all deserving of support.
  Synonyms
  virtuous, good, moral, ethical, principled, high-principled, high-minded, right-thinking, noble, upright, upstanding, righteous, solid, decent, law-abiding, honest, honourable, respectable, respected, venerable, reputable, trustworthy, trusty, trusted, reliable, dependable, conscientious, irreproachable, blameless, unimpeachable, exemplary, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, estimable, deserving, meritorious, creditable, sterling
2. 1.2 Good enough; suitable.
  好的，优秀的；适合的，相配的
  no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera
  在他写出歌剧之前，没有任何作曲家配得上这一称谓。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The following comprehension skills are indeed worthy to use.
  The players felt emboldened by the result against Chelsea, sure that they had asserted their right to be considered as worthy heirs to the great United teams.
  Geordie Dave, a regular at Nervous Wreck Soi Yamato, decided the Rotary Charity Walk was a worthy cause, worthy enough for him to do the eight kilometer walk himself.
  We appreciate that they have many calls on their funding so are especially grateful that they considered us worthy recipients.
  In my mind's eye, this was a sign that maybe I would be tempted to stray, and thus not worthy enough to get married.
  No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name.
  Owners of expensive and potentially great wines end up fretting about the condition under the cork or saving them for far too long, because a worthy enough event always eludes them.
  We are looking for a side of 10 student warriors worthy enough to battle against a team of 10 developers in six rounds of two undisclosed games.
  A former Carlow senior footballer and coach to the county team, Micheál will be considered a most worthy recipient of the Hall of Fame.
  They don't have to give awards in all 24 categories each year, or even have five nominees if they don't believe there are enough worthy candidates.
  You do not see her worthy enough for a bond so sacred as marriage.
  The suggestion that anyone is more worthy to represent the people now because of what his great-grandfather was doing hundreds of years ago is ridiculous!
  We are not worthy to eat the crumbs from under your table,
  I do hope you are worthy enough for the challenge, though I must admit our first meeting was something of a disappointment.
  It was an amazing, elegant room, one very worthy of first class travel.
  It's a comic-relief part, but situated in a suitably worthy backdrop, and it affords the actress big moments of pathos as well.
  Ideally, Gooden will prove himself worthy enough to be a fifth starter or a long reliever.
  In education, girls, who were once considered less worthy of a decent education, now outstrip their male counterparts at almost every stage.
  All I know is that he's not worthy enough to sit at our table anymore.
  Salted meats and fish were considered low-status ingredients, appropriate for labourers but not for nobles, and certainly not worthy enough to be treated with spices.
  Synonyms
  deserve, be deserving of, merit, warrant, rate, justify, earn, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim on, have a claim to, be qualified for, qualify for

nounˈwərT͟Hēˈwərði

humorous

A person notable or important in a particular sphere.
〈常贬或幽默〉知名人士；杰出人物
schools governed by local worthies
由地方名流管理的学校。
Example sentencesExamples
- The departure lounge at Kirkwall was packed with enough local worthies to fill a jumbo jet.
- The performance opens at a seemingly innocuous meeting of a village fête committee, made up of a drunk vicar and an array of ineffectual local worthies who deliver a string of bawdy one-liners.
- The assembled civic worthies and their university visitors were confronted by the apparition of the mayor, clad in what appeared to be a rumpled pyjama shirt under his coat.
- Does it ever occur to the worthies of our beloved city council that they may owe the residents of York more consideration than they seem to afford us?
- He's dealing with estate agents, property developers and local worthies with an almost scary efficiency.
- Though many of the worthies are media personalities, and usually able to affect an easy, relaxed air before the cameras, most of them seem a little awkward - they must be nervous.
- The clock has been built without public consultation by a bunch of worthies,’ she said.
- The worthies claimed that the jeeps had literally come apart during campaigning as they carried 20 to 25 campaigners over the worst possible terrain.
- At no stage did any of these worthies think it necessary to do some fact-checking before besmirching the reputation of a former cabinet officer.
- We offered a few local worthies well known for their forthright opinions the chance to let off a bit of steam.
- The private donors on whom civic authorities had largely relied were always to a substantial extent local worthies who served on their councils and were expected to reciprocate local honour with generosity.
- The worthies on the committee also attempted to explain why those mistakes - in surveillance, in intelligence-gathering, analysis and co-ordination - were made.
- Gary's soon rubbing shoulders with other local worthies, games sponsors, competitors and visitors.
- Indeed, Scott was among a number of literary worthies who celebrated the area in song and praised it in pen.
- The idea of decorum had its strongest hold on the traditions of portraiture of nobles and worthies.
- As far as his plans for this food museum are concerned, I must admit that I have yet to find anyone who is keen on it, and understand that the presentation to the worthies in Bedford by the company seeking to set up this museum was simply awful!
- These rights were guarded jealously, and one of the most predictable sights of a new reign was the procession of local worthies petitioning the king for their confirmation.
- Various worthies expressed anxiety last week at the high number of pupils failing maths, and at the drop in the number taking the subject at higher level.
- Club members and local worthies wait to tuck in at the Harvest
- Personally, I would like to see a lot more art recognising local worthies, not because I like to massage egos but because I would like to see a lot more local worthies doing things deemed worthy of such recognition.
Synonyms
dignitary, notable, notability, celebrity, personage, famous person, important person, person of note, luminary, public figure, official, pillar of society, grandee, panjandrum, leading light, name, big name, somebody, someone

Origin

Middle English: from worth + -y.

单词	worthy
释义	Definition of worthy in English: worthy adjectiveworthiest, worthier ˈwəːðiˈwərði 1Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard. these issues are worthy of further consideration 值得进一步斟酌的问题。 Example sentencesExamples It felt strange to trust, for there had not been many in her life whom she had felt were worthy enough to be trusted. I will see if I am truly worthy to be called a hero or not! But White's literary merit probably isn't what Marr discerns as the author's most appealing strength, the quality most worthy of copying. Eventually they decided that it might be a worthy enough issue to form a whole group, an action group, around the issue of street harassment. We sinned gravely and are not worthy to be called bishops. Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur? In most cases, individuals are up against one another to prove whom is more worthy to receive the award. I think it's sad when a community thinks they are not worthy enough to be represented in modern cinema. Either put up or shut up, there's more than enough real news out there that's more worthy of our attention. For no man who is worthy to be called a man would ever submit to such an agreement if he were able to resist; he would be mad if he did. Being monarch brings with it overwhelming duties and obligations, not the least of which is that your people must find you worthy enough to bow and curtsy to. With too big spectacles falling down his nose he looked down upon me constantly as if judging me, weighing if I was worthy enough to receive this good fortune. Is it possible that the sheep are not worthy of attention by our tree people and are sacrificed for the greater good, or my dinner plate! And with the line-up you can be sure the musicianship is worthy to be archived in CD format. The binmen's job may not be as glamorous as some jobs but it is no less worthy of a proper return for the work done. Allemano and Carn are part of a younger generation of Toronto jazz musicians that are stepping up and are worthy to be heard alongside those in the Toronto establishment. I'm taking at least twice the time to type 4 lines of text, not even worthy to be called a paragraph. And, of course, these are the last chances for each girl to prove that she is worthy enough to be taken to Nationals. Just because they're on your video game system and not your satellite dish, are they not worthy to be considered part of the anime world? Defoe wrote stories such as Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack and Roxana when prose fiction was regarded as a low form not worthy to be classed as literature. 1.1 Deserving effort, attention, or respect. 值得努力的；值得重视的；值得敬重的 generous donations to worthy causes 给高尚事业的慷慨捐赠。 Example sentencesExamples The Producers is a worthy comedic effort that hints at Brooks' genius to follow, but the screenplay is ultimately the best thing about this film. It was not only a great day for everyone, but a fine effort for a worthy cause. In conclusion, this book is a worthy effort with a clearly argued message, full of informative and entertaining details. Brian is to be congratulated on his courageous effort for such a worthy cause. They have gained a worthy reputation and are an active group with sixteen performers. These efforts and acts of generosity have helped to fund a worthy community service that positively impacts the lives of hundreds of people in Kitchener-Waterloo. At the age of 60 he has returned to the theme in his new film Rita's Legends, in every respect a worthy follow-up to the earlier work. Best of fare was provided and compliments to the faithful organisers who put so much effort into such a worthy undertaking. All these things have now gotten their rightful due, and it's time to turn our attention to other worthy subjects. They faced each other, each bowing slightly in respect to a worthy opponent. How can anyone deem a work of art as being somehow more worthy or deserving than another? It takes time and effort to overcome such obstacles that are inevitable in a worthy and noble endeavour. Novels may be the glamour end of the book trade but they are notoriously difficult to sell, especially in hardback, and many worthy efforts fall by the wayside. The Sports Development Committee work tirelessly to promote sport in Newry and Mourne and for that they received worthy praise. Olive likes to paint in her spare time and works mostly in watercolours and has sold some of her work so praise from Olive is worthy. Do you know of any fellow citizen, who has lately done a worthy action, deserving praise and imitation? They were a pleasure to work with and it is great to see young people putting in a lot of time and effort for a very worthy cause. The station and its shop will be offering visitors a cup of tea and a mince pie when they come along, in a fund-raising effort for this very worthy charity. All the applications are for worthy causes and all deserving of support. Like her first novel, this worthy sophomore effort spans the globe, hopping from the States, Europe and the Phillipines to Mother Africa. Synonyms virtuous, good, moral, ethical, principled, high-principled, high-minded, right-thinking, noble, upright, upstanding, righteous, solid, decent, law-abiding, honest, honourable, respectable, respected, venerable, reputable, trustworthy, trusty, trusted, reliable, dependable, conscientious, irreproachable, blameless, unimpeachable, exemplary, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, estimable, deserving, meritorious, creditable, sterling informal squeaky clean archaic of good report rare applaudable 1.2 Good enough; suitable. 好的，优秀的；适合的，相配的 no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera 在他写出歌剧之前，没有任何作曲家配得上这一称谓。 Example sentencesExamples The following comprehension skills are indeed worthy to use. You do not see her worthy enough for a bond so sacred as marriage. All I know is that he's not worthy enough to sit at our table anymore. I do hope you are worthy enough for the challenge, though I must admit our first meeting was something of a disappointment. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. Owners of expensive and potentially great wines end up fretting about the condition under the cork or saving them for far too long, because a worthy enough event always eludes them. It was an amazing, elegant room, one very worthy of first class travel. We are looking for a side of 10 student warriors worthy enough to battle against a team of 10 developers in six rounds of two undisclosed games. Ideally, Gooden will prove himself worthy enough to be a fifth starter or a long reliever. In my mind's eye, this was a sign that maybe I would be tempted to stray, and thus not worthy enough to get married. We are not worthy to eat the crumbs from under your table, The players felt emboldened by the result against Chelsea, sure that they had asserted their right to be considered as worthy heirs to the great United teams. In education, girls, who were once considered less worthy of a decent education, now outstrip their male counterparts at almost every stage. Salted meats and fish were considered low-status ingredients, appropriate for labourers but not for nobles, and certainly not worthy enough to be treated with spices. We appreciate that they have many calls on their funding so are especially grateful that they considered us worthy recipients. Geordie Dave, a regular at Nervous Wreck Soi Yamato, decided the Rotary Charity Walk was a worthy cause, worthy enough for him to do the eight kilometer walk himself. The suggestion that anyone is more worthy to represent the people now because of what his great-grandfather was doing hundreds of years ago is ridiculous! They don't have to give awards in all 24 categories each year, or even have five nominees if they don't believe there are enough worthy candidates. It's a comic-relief part, but situated in a suitably worthy backdrop, and it affords the actress big moments of pathos as well. A former Carlow senior footballer and coach to the county team, Micheál will be considered a most worthy recipient of the Hall of Fame. Synonyms deserve, be deserving of, merit, warrant, rate, justify, earn, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim to/on, be qualified for, qualify for 2Characterized by good intent but lacking in humour or imagination. 好意（但缺乏幽默和想像力）的 worthy but tedious advice 好意但令人生厌的忠告。 Example sentencesExamples Usually it was a long and, I often felt, unnecessarily drawn-out and tedious experience where worthy but dull homilies were addressed to the assembled Gaels. Wind farms are a horrible example of what happens when people with worthy intentions try to construct an ideology around them. All of which contributes to making Sylvia a film which, while certainly worthy in intent, won't have very many people seeking to find out more about the poet. My generation was raised on a diet of stultifyingly tedious, but worthy accounts of embryology, typically very badly printed on what appeared to be rice paper. It is hard to evaluate Millet's work; the intention is so worthy and, although without subtlety, so persuasive, but the artistry is so deficient. nounPlural worthies ˈwəːðiˈwərði humorous A person notable or important in a particular sphere. 〈常贬或幽默〉知名人士；杰出人物 schools governed by local worthies 由地方名流管理的学校。 Example sentencesExamples Does it ever occur to the worthies of our beloved city council that they may owe the residents of York more consideration than they seem to afford us? These rights were guarded jealously, and one of the most predictable sights of a new reign was the procession of local worthies petitioning the king for their confirmation. The idea of decorum had its strongest hold on the traditions of portraiture of nobles and worthies. We offered a few local worthies well known for their forthright opinions the chance to let off a bit of steam. He's dealing with estate agents, property developers and local worthies with an almost scary efficiency. At no stage did any of these worthies think it necessary to do some fact-checking before besmirching the reputation of a former cabinet officer. As far as his plans for this food museum are concerned, I must admit that I have yet to find anyone who is keen on it, and understand that the presentation to the worthies in Bedford by the company seeking to set up this museum was simply awful! The clock has been built without public consultation by a bunch of worthies,’ she said. Indeed, Scott was among a number of literary worthies who celebrated the area in song and praised it in pen. Though many of the worthies are media personalities, and usually able to affect an easy, relaxed air before the cameras, most of them seem a little awkward - they must be nervous. Gary's soon rubbing shoulders with other local worthies, games sponsors, competitors and visitors. The departure lounge at Kirkwall was packed with enough local worthies to fill a jumbo jet. The performance opens at a seemingly innocuous meeting of a village fête committee, made up of a drunk vicar and an array of ineffectual local worthies who deliver a string of bawdy one-liners. Club members and local worthies wait to tuck in at the Harvest The private donors on whom civic authorities had largely relied were always to a substantial extent local worthies who served on their councils and were expected to reciprocate local honour with generosity. The assembled civic worthies and their university visitors were confronted by the apparition of the mayor, clad in what appeared to be a rumpled pyjama shirt under his coat. Various worthies expressed anxiety last week at the high number of pupils failing maths, and at the drop in the number taking the subject at higher level. Personally, I would like to see a lot more art recognising local worthies, not because I like to massage egos but because I would like to see a lot more local worthies doing things deemed worthy of such recognition. The worthies claimed that the jeeps had literally come apart during campaigning as they carried 20 to 25 campaigners over the worst possible terrain. The worthies on the committee also attempted to explain why those mistakes - in surveillance, in intelligence-gathering, analysis and co-ordination - were made. Synonyms dignitary, notable, notability, celebrity, personage, famous person, important person, person of note, luminary, public figure, official, pillar of society, grandee, panjandrum, leading light, name, big name, somebody, someone informal VIP, top brass, Mr Big, big Daddy, big shot, bigwig, big cheese, big fish, big gun, big noise, celeb, biggie, heavy, hotshot British informal Lady Muck, Lord Muck, nob North American informal big wheel, kahuna, big kahuna, macher, high muckamuck, high muckety-muck Derivatives worthily adverb ˈwəːðɪliˈwərðəli Big Seamus and his charges pulled out all the stops when it really mattered, and they will worthily grace the 2004 senior championship. Example sentencesExamples She was no less enthusiastically received, quite worthily, for the rest of her spellbinding performance. It would be idle to guess what more she might have done if she had lived; it is certain she contributed worthily to mathematical education and to mathematical thought. No words of mine could ever pay adequate tribute to Dan Dineen and to his magnificent ongoing efforts to raise funds for organisations that worthily deserve them. The Cranberries have very worthily decided to give the profits from their next single to charity. Origin Middle English: from worth + -y¹. Definition of worthy in US English: worthy adjectiveˈwərT͟Hēˈwərði 1Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way. 值得的，应得的 issues worthy of further consideration 值得进一步斟酌的问题。 Example sentencesExamples Defoe wrote stories such as Moll Flanders, Colonel Jack and Roxana when prose fiction was regarded as a low form not worthy to be classed as literature. Eventually they decided that it might be a worthy enough issue to form a whole group, an action group, around the issue of street harassment. And with the line-up you can be sure the musicianship is worthy to be archived in CD format. I think it's sad when a community thinks they are not worthy enough to be represented in modern cinema. I will see if I am truly worthy to be called a hero or not! Just because they're on your video game system and not your satellite dish, are they not worthy to be considered part of the anime world? But White's literary merit probably isn't what Marr discerns as the author's most appealing strength, the quality most worthy of copying. We sinned gravely and are not worthy to be called bishops. Is it possible that the sheep are not worthy of attention by our tree people and are sacrificed for the greater good, or my dinner plate! Are you sufficiently worthy to get a mention on the news when certain life events occur? For no man who is worthy to be called a man would ever submit to such an agreement if he were able to resist; he would be mad if he did. The binmen's job may not be as glamorous as some jobs but it is no less worthy of a proper return for the work done. With too big spectacles falling down his nose he looked down upon me constantly as if judging me, weighing if I was worthy enough to receive this good fortune. I'm taking at least twice the time to type 4 lines of text, not even worthy to be called a paragraph. Being monarch brings with it overwhelming duties and obligations, not the least of which is that your people must find you worthy enough to bow and curtsy to. Either put up or shut up, there's more than enough real news out there that's more worthy of our attention. It felt strange to trust, for there had not been many in her life whom she had felt were worthy enough to be trusted. And, of course, these are the last chances for each girl to prove that she is worthy enough to be taken to Nationals. Allemano and Carn are part of a younger generation of Toronto jazz musicians that are stepping up and are worthy to be heard alongside those in the Toronto establishment. In most cases, individuals are up against one another to prove whom is more worthy to receive the award. 1.1 Deserving effort, attention, or respect. 值得努力的；值得重视的；值得敬重的 generous donations to worthy causes 给高尚事业的慷慨捐赠。 Example sentencesExamples It was not only a great day for everyone, but a fine effort for a worthy cause. Brian is to be congratulated on his courageous effort for such a worthy cause. Best of fare was provided and compliments to the faithful organisers who put so much effort into such a worthy undertaking. Olive likes to paint in her spare time and works mostly in watercolours and has sold some of her work so praise from Olive is worthy. At the age of 60 he has returned to the theme in his new film Rita's Legends, in every respect a worthy follow-up to the earlier work. It takes time and effort to overcome such obstacles that are inevitable in a worthy and noble endeavour. The station and its shop will be offering visitors a cup of tea and a mince pie when they come along, in a fund-raising effort for this very worthy charity. The Producers is a worthy comedic effort that hints at Brooks' genius to follow, but the screenplay is ultimately the best thing about this film. Do you know of any fellow citizen, who has lately done a worthy action, deserving praise and imitation? These efforts and acts of generosity have helped to fund a worthy community service that positively impacts the lives of hundreds of people in Kitchener-Waterloo. All these things have now gotten their rightful due, and it's time to turn our attention to other worthy subjects. They were a pleasure to work with and it is great to see young people putting in a lot of time and effort for a very worthy cause. Novels may be the glamour end of the book trade but they are notoriously difficult to sell, especially in hardback, and many worthy efforts fall by the wayside. They faced each other, each bowing slightly in respect to a worthy opponent. In conclusion, this book is a worthy effort with a clearly argued message, full of informative and entertaining details. How can anyone deem a work of art as being somehow more worthy or deserving than another? They have gained a worthy reputation and are an active group with sixteen performers. Like her first novel, this worthy sophomore effort spans the globe, hopping from the States, Europe and the Phillipines to Mother Africa. The Sports Development Committee work tirelessly to promote sport in Newry and Mourne and for that they received worthy praise. All the applications are for worthy causes and all deserving of support. Synonyms virtuous, good, moral, ethical, principled, high-principled, high-minded, right-thinking, noble, upright, upstanding, righteous, solid, decent, law-abiding, honest, honourable, respectable, respected, venerable, reputable, trustworthy, trusty, trusted, reliable, dependable, conscientious, irreproachable, blameless, unimpeachable, exemplary, admirable, praiseworthy, laudable, commendable, estimable, deserving, meritorious, creditable, sterling 1.2 Good enough; suitable. 好的，优秀的；适合的，相配的 no composer was considered worthy of the name until he had written an opera 在他写出歌剧之前，没有任何作曲家配得上这一称谓。 Example sentencesExamples The following comprehension skills are indeed worthy to use. The players felt emboldened by the result against Chelsea, sure that they had asserted their right to be considered as worthy heirs to the great United teams. Geordie Dave, a regular at Nervous Wreck Soi Yamato, decided the Rotary Charity Walk was a worthy cause, worthy enough for him to do the eight kilometer walk himself. We appreciate that they have many calls on their funding so are especially grateful that they considered us worthy recipients. In my mind's eye, this was a sign that maybe I would be tempted to stray, and thus not worthy enough to get married. No mortal lips are worthy to pronounce your name. Owners of expensive and potentially great wines end up fretting about the condition under the cork or saving them for far too long, because a worthy enough event always eludes them. We are looking for a side of 10 student warriors worthy enough to battle against a team of 10 developers in six rounds of two undisclosed games. A former Carlow senior footballer and coach to the county team, Micheál will be considered a most worthy recipient of the Hall of Fame. They don't have to give awards in all 24 categories each year, or even have five nominees if they don't believe there are enough worthy candidates. You do not see her worthy enough for a bond so sacred as marriage. The suggestion that anyone is more worthy to represent the people now because of what his great-grandfather was doing hundreds of years ago is ridiculous! We are not worthy to eat the crumbs from under your table, I do hope you are worthy enough for the challenge, though I must admit our first meeting was something of a disappointment. It was an amazing, elegant room, one very worthy of first class travel. It's a comic-relief part, but situated in a suitably worthy backdrop, and it affords the actress big moments of pathos as well. Ideally, Gooden will prove himself worthy enough to be a fifth starter or a long reliever. In education, girls, who were once considered less worthy of a decent education, now outstrip their male counterparts at almost every stage. All I know is that he's not worthy enough to sit at our table anymore. Salted meats and fish were considered low-status ingredients, appropriate for labourers but not for nobles, and certainly not worthy enough to be treated with spices. Synonyms deserve, be deserving of, merit, warrant, rate, justify, earn, be entitled to, have a right to, have a claim on, have a claim to, be qualified for, qualify for nounˈwərT͟Hēˈwərði humorous A person notable or important in a particular sphere. 〈常贬或幽默〉知名人士；杰出人物 schools governed by local worthies 由地方名流管理的学校。 Example sentencesExamples The departure lounge at Kirkwall was packed with enough local worthies to fill a jumbo jet. The performance opens at a seemingly innocuous meeting of a village fête committee, made up of a drunk vicar and an array of ineffectual local worthies who deliver a string of bawdy one-liners. The assembled civic worthies and their university visitors were confronted by the apparition of the mayor, clad in what appeared to be a rumpled pyjama shirt under his coat. Does it ever occur to the worthies of our beloved city council that they may owe the residents of York more consideration than they seem to afford us? He's dealing with estate agents, property developers and local worthies with an almost scary efficiency. Though many of the worthies are media personalities, and usually able to affect an easy, relaxed air before the cameras, most of them seem a little awkward - they must be nervous. The clock has been built without public consultation by a bunch of worthies,’ she said. The worthies claimed that the jeeps had literally come apart during campaigning as they carried 20 to 25 campaigners over the worst possible terrain. At no stage did any of these worthies think it necessary to do some fact-checking before besmirching the reputation of a former cabinet officer. We offered a few local worthies well known for their forthright opinions the chance to let off a bit of steam. The private donors on whom civic authorities had largely relied were always to a substantial extent local worthies who served on their councils and were expected to reciprocate local honour with generosity. The worthies on the committee also attempted to explain why those mistakes - in surveillance, in intelligence-gathering, analysis and co-ordination - were made. Gary's soon rubbing shoulders with other local worthies, games sponsors, competitors and visitors. Indeed, Scott was among a number of literary worthies who celebrated the area in song and praised it in pen. The idea of decorum had its strongest hold on the traditions of portraiture of nobles and worthies. As far as his plans for this food museum are concerned, I must admit that I have yet to find anyone who is keen on it, and understand that the presentation to the worthies in Bedford by the company seeking to set up this museum was simply awful! These rights were guarded jealously, and one of the most predictable sights of a new reign was the procession of local worthies petitioning the king for their confirmation. Various worthies expressed anxiety last week at the high number of pupils failing maths, and at the drop in the number taking the subject at higher level. Club members and local worthies wait to tuck in at the Harvest Personally, I would like to see a lot more art recognising local worthies, not because I like to massage egos but because I would like to see a lot more local worthies doing things deemed worthy of such recognition. Synonyms dignitary, notable, notability, celebrity, personage, famous person, important person, person of note, luminary, public figure, official, pillar of society, grandee, panjandrum, leading light, name, big name, somebody, someone Origin Middle English: from worth + -y.
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