an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously);
"he told his story to some conservative worthies"
"local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable"
Adjective:
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable;
"a worthy fellow"
"a worthy cause"
worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse;
"the parents found the girl suitable for their son"
having qualities or abilities that merit recognition in some way;
"behavior worthy of reprobation"
"a fact worthy of attention"
worthy的用法和样例:
例句
用作形容词 (adj.)
This is a worthy English-Chinese dictionary. 这是一本有价值的英汉词典。
This book is worthy of reading. 这本书值得一读。
No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the house. 没有人比我对刚刚向议会全体代表发言的可尊敬的先生们的爱国精神和才干更钦佩了。
Mr. Foker himself is a worthy man, though not of high extraction or indeed much education. 福克先生本人也是值得尊敬的,尽管他出身不太高贵,受的教育确实也有限。
The event is worthy of being remembered. 那事件是值得记忆的。
His behavior is worthy of praise. 他的行为值得称道。
The book is well worthy of his reputation. 这本书完全配得上他的声望。