/dɪ'zɜ:v; dɪ`zɝv/
v (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时态)
1 [Tn, Tt] be sth or have done sth for which one should receive (a reward, special treatment, etc); be entitled to; merit 应受（奖赏、特殊待遇等）; 应得; 值得
*The article deserves careful study. 这篇文章值得仔细研究.
* She deserves a reward for her efforts. 她积极努力, 应得到奖赏.
* He richly deserved all that happened to him. 他得到这一切确是受之无愧.
* They deserve to be sent to prison. 他们应该入狱.
* much deserved praise 受之无愧的赞扬.
2 (idm 习语) deserve well/ill of sb (fml 文) be worthy of good/bad treatment by sb 应该受到某人好的[坏的]待遇
*She deserves well of her employers. 她应当受到雇主善待. one good turn deserves another => turn2.

v [T]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin:Latin deservire 'to serve very keenly', from servire 'to serve']
to have earned something by good or bad actions or behaviour
　What have I done to deserve this?
deserve to do sth
　We didn't deserve to win.
richly/fully/thoroughly etc deserve sth
　the success he so richly deserves
　I'm sorry for the kids. They deserve better (=deserve to be treated in a better way) .
deserve a rest/break/holiday etc
　I think we deserve a rest after all that hard work.
　Ledley deserves a place in the team.
　Paula deserves a special mention for all the help she has given us.
　I would never hit anyone, even if they deserved it.
　What has he done to deserve this punishment ?
deserve all/everything you get
(=deserve any bad things that happen to you)
　He deserves all he gets for being so dishonest.
　People who are sent to prison for drunk-driving get what they deserve .
deserve consideration/attention etc
if a suggestion, idea, or plan deserves consideration, attention etc, it is good enough to be considered, paid attention to etc
= merit
　This proposal deserves serious consideration.
sb deserves a medal
spoken used to say that you admire the way someone dealt with a situation or problem
somebody deserves a medal for
　You deserve a medal for putting up with Ian's constant demands.