他的努力值得表扬。

His hard work ___merits recognition.

这个项目的创新性使它具有获奖的资格。

The project's innovation gives it ___merits for winning an award.

法庭应当基于案件本身的是非曲直来做出判决，而不是受外界舆论影响。

The court should base its judgment on the ___merits of the case, not on public opinion.