well-earned
UK/ˌwel ˈɜːnd/US/ˌwel ˈɜːrnd/
释义
adj.
应得的；理所应当的
词源
概述
well-earned 是一个复合形容词，由副词 well 和动词 earn 的过去分词形式 earned 组合而成。其词源逻辑清晰直接：well 强化了 earn 的动作结果，字面意为“很好地赚取的”，即通过充分努力或付出而理所应当获得的。它最初用于描述通过辛勤劳动应得的报酬或休息，后逐渐扩展到泛指任何值得拥有的成就或认可，强调了努力与回报之间的公平性与合理性。
例句
“After years of hard work, she took a well-earned vacation.”
在多年的辛勤工作后，她度过了一个应得的假期。
“The team celebrated their well-earned victory with enthusiasm.”
团队以热情庆祝他们应得的胜利。
“He received well-earned praise for his innovative research.”
他因其创新研究而受到了理所应当的赞扬。