“meritorious”是一个英文单词，主要用作形容词，作形容词时意为“卓越的；值得赞扬的；功勋昭彰的”。

例如：1. They were recognized for their meritorious work in science and technology.（他们在科技方面成绩卓著，因而受到表彰。

）2. She received a medal for her meritorious service.（她因卓越的服务而获得一枚奖章。

）更多关于该词的用法和例句，建议查阅权威的英语词典。