DESERVEの意味、受けるに値する

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2011.03.10

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Today's Lesson
DESERVE   受けるに値する

Explanation

  • If you say that someone deserves something, you feel they should get it because of something they've done or because of who they are.
  • deserve は、行為や人となりによって、ある人物が何かを受けるべきである、つまり、受けるに値する、という意味です。

DESERVE

examples

  1. You've been working very hard these past few weeks. You deserve some time off.
  2. I appreciate your kind words, but Jenny deserves most of the credit.
  3. a: I got the promotion!
    b: Oh, I'm so happy for you! You deserve it.
  4. It's a beautiful 150-year-old building that deserves to be protected.
  5. (after being fired from his job)
    What did I do to deserve this? I've always tried to do my best for this company.
  6. (making a toast at an employee's wedding reception)
    I wish you all the happiness you deserve.

英会話レッスンDoesn't everyone deserve a WordMaster?