/dɪˈzɜ:v ||; dɪˈzɝv/verb [T] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to earn sth, either good or bad, because of sth that you have done 应受，应得（奖赏或惩罚）: We've done a lot of work and we deserve a break. 我们已经做了很多工作，应该休息一会儿。He deserves to be punished severely for such a crime. 他犯了那种罪行，应该受到严厉的惩罚。 Although this verb is not used in the continuous tenses, it is common to see the present participle (= -ing form) There are other aspects of the case deserving attention. 虽然这个动词不用于进行时，但它的现在分词还是常见﹕There are other aspects of the case deserving attention. 这个案件的其他方面也值得注意。