meritorious

meritorious • \mair-uh-TOR-ee-us\ • adjective

: deserving of honor or esteem 值得赞扬的

Examples:

"Markle received citations for meritorious conduct in the battle at Fort Erie." 马克尔因在伊利堡战役中的表现值得称赞而受到了嘉奖。— Mike McCormick, The Terre Haute (Indiana) Tribune-Star, 15 Apr. 2018

"The Seven Seals award, signed by ESGR National Chair, Craig McKinley, is presented for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve." 由ESGR全国主席克雷格麦金利（Craig McKinley）签署的七个封印奖颁给了值得称赞的领导力以及支持国民警卫后备队中为国家效劳的男女性的新方案。 — The Hattiesburg (Mississippi) American, 13 May 2018

Word Family Quiz:

What word related to Latin merēre is used as an adjective meaning "retired from an office or position"?

Answer: emeritus