deserving /dɪˈzɚvɪŋ/ adjective
deserving
/dɪˈzɚvɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of DESERVING
[more deserving; most deserving]
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always used before a noun : having good qualities that deserve praise, support, etc.值得表扬的；应得到帮助的 2
not used before a noun —
used to say that someone or something should have or be given something应得；值得； —
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She was deserving of praise. [=she deserved praise]她应该受到表扬。
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criminals deserving of harsh punishment应该受到严惩的罪犯
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an idea that is deserving of attention值得注意的意见