a.

1. 有價值的；可尊敬的；相稱的[B]
   She is willing to donate money to a worthy cause.

   她願為高尚的事業捐款。

2. 值得的，配得上的，足以……的[F][（+of）][+to-v]
   She is worthy to receive such honor.

   她應該得到此榮譽。

   The cause is worthy of our continued support.

   這一事業值得我們繼續不斷的支持。

n.[C]

1. 知名人士；傑出人物
   The local worthies all sat on the platform.

   地方名流都坐在臺上。

adj.

1. (often worthy of) deserving.
   ▸good enough; suitable.
2. deserving effort, attention, or respect.
3. showing good intent but lacking in humour or imagination.

n.