deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ CET4 TEM4 ( deserving, deserved, deserves )

• 1. 

  V-T If you say that a person or thing deserves something, you mean that they should have it or receive it because of their actions or qualities. 应得

  例：

  Government officials clearly deserve some of the blame as well.

  政府官员们显然也应受到某些谴责。

  例：

  These people deserve to make more than the minimum wage.

  这些人应该得到高于最低工资的报酬。