[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. 裁判有勇气,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。
常用词组 deserve a medal
have done something considered especially praiseworthy or heroic 值得嘉奖;值得钦佩
派生 deservedly adverb 语源
Middle English: from Old French deservir, from Latin deservire 'serve well or zealously'