deserve
/dɪˈzɜːv/verb
with obj.
- do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate)应得, 应受：
the referee deserves a pat on the back for his bravery
裁判很勇敢, 值得赞赏
with infinitive we didn't deserve to win, we didn't play well.我们不应获胜, 我们打得不好。
短语
deserve a medal
- have done something considered especially praiseworthy or heroic值得嘉奖; 值得钦佩。
派生词
deservedly
adverb词源
Middle English: from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire 'serve well or zealously'.