a.

1. 有价值的；可尊敬的；相称的[B]
   She is willing to donate money to a worthy cause.

   她愿为高尚的事业捐款。

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

   她应该得到此荣誉。

   The cause is worthy of our continued support.

   这一事业值得我们继续不断的支持。

n.[C]

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

   地方名流都坐在台上。

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.